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<^ Spalding's 
Athletic Library 

Anticipating the present ten- 
dency of the American people 
toward a healthful method of living 
and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic 
Library was established in 1892 for 
the purpose of encouraging ath- 
letics in every form, not only by 
publishing the official rules and 
records pertaining to the various 
pastimes, but also by instructing, 
until to-day Spalding's Athletic 
Library is unique in its own par- 
ticular field and has been conceded 
the greatest educational series on 
athletic and physical training sub- 
jects that has ever been compiled. 
The publication of a distinct 
series of books devoted to athletic 
sports and pastimes and designed 
to occupy the premier place in 
America in its class was an early 
idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who 
was one of the first in America 
to publish a handbook devoted to 
athletic sports, Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide being the initial 
number, which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the 
sports prominent in the '70s. 

Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G. 
Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted 
to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which 
receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early 
connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Boston 
and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, with 
matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding 
does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the 
Library will always maintain its premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able 
counsel at hand, goes without saying. 

The entire series since the issue of the first number has been under 
the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President 
of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of 
consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three 
hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute 
the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies 
of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the 
really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever 
been consecutively compiled. 

- When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, 
track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger 
colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- 
sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of com- 
ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn tennis 
had some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field 




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EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

sport, and that in a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; 
athletics for the schoolboy— and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and 
an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a 
hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world is 
the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had 
an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose 
"elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the 
trophy emblematic of the championship. 

While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth 
of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied 
that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by 
printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games 
at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object 
that its series might be complete and the one place where a person 
could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he 
might be interested. 

In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- 
ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result 
that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with 
Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors 
and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical 
manner. 

A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- 
ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : 



JAMES E. SULLIVAN 

President American Sports Publishing Com- 
pany; entered the publishing house of Frank 
Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- 
ously with the publishing business since then 
and also as athletic editor of various New 
York papers; was a competing athlete; one of 
the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union 
of the United States; has been actively on its 
board of governors since its organization until 
the present time, and President for two suc- 
cessive terms; has attended every champion- 
ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in 
connection with American amateur championships track and field games 
for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, 
Paris, 1900; director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901; 
chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. 
Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens, 
1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- 
tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of 
the Pastime A. C, New York: honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; 
honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime 
A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C: president Metropolitan 
Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- 
tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schools 
Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- 
tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work 
and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York ; 
appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic 
Games at Athens, 1906, and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes 
(Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- 
pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic 
Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, as member 
of the Board of Education of Greater New York. 




EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

WALTER CAMP 

For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp 
o± Yale has occupied a leading- position in col- 
lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- 
tion IS suggested for college athletics, or for 
the betterment of conditions, insofar as college 
athletjcs is concerned. Mr. Camp has always 
played an important part in its conferences 
and the great interest in and high plane of 
^"If ^^^P^*"*^ to-day. are undoubtedly due more 
to Mr. Camp than to any other individual. Mr 

^xy,. ,. „ .7 ^, ^amp has probably written more on college 

athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and maea! 
zinesof America are always anxious to secure his expert opinion on foot 
un w STv ^dfifd. athletics, base ball and rowing. Mr. Camp has grown 
Whni L h ^ athletics and is a part of Yale s remarkable athletic system. 
While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball." it is a wel 

of ?rA?f "-^"^^ ^"yi"? ^'^ ^^"^^^ ^^""^^^ M^- Camp was regarded as^ne 
of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field so 
when we hear of Walter Camp as a foot ball expert we must also remem? 
ber his remarkable knowledge of the game of base ball, of which hTlfk 
great admirer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 
since ,t was first published, and also the Spalding Athletk LiWy book 
on How to Play Foot Ball. There is certainly no man in American coS 
hfe better qualified to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than Mr 




DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK 

The leading exponent of physical training 
In America; one who has worked hard to im- 
press the value of physical training in the 
schools; when physical training was combined 
with education at the St. Louis Exposition in 
1904 Dr. Guhck played an important part in 
that congress; he received several awards for 
his good work and had many honors conferred 
upon him; he is the author of a great many 
books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick who 

/^r.o■o»,;,o^ iT^ ui- o u ^^t*"^?'^thesuggestion,of James E.Sullivan' 
organized the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York and 
was Its first Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several years Director of 
Physical Training in the public schools of Greater New York resigning 
Amil']^«'''"n''n'rT-*^^ Presidency of the Playground AssocStfon of 
America. Dr. Guhck is an authority on all subjects pertaining to Dhvs- 
ical training and the study of the child. u*i«ing to pnys- 





JOHN B. FOSTER 

Successor to the late Henry Chadwick 
' Father of Base Ball") as editor of Spald- 
ing s Official Base Ball Guide; sporting editor 
of the New York Evening Telegram; has 
been m the newspaper business for many 
years and is recognized throughout America 
as a leading writer on the national game- a 
staunch supporter of organized base ball 
his pen has always been used for the better! 
ment of the game. 



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TIM MURNANE 

Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and 
President of the New England League of 
Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base 
ball men of the country; known from coast 
to coast; is a keen follower of the game and 
prominent in all its councils; nearly half a 
century ago was one of America's foi'emost 
players: knows the game thoroughly and 
writes from the point of view both of player 
and an official. 




HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL 

Sporting editor of the New York Times; 
graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; 
editor of Spalding'a Official Lawn Tennis 
Annual; is an authority on the game; follows 
the movements of the players minutely and 
understands not only tennis but all other sub- 
jects that can be classed as athletics; no one 
is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. 
Burchell. 



GEORGE T. HEPBRON. 

Former Young Men's Christian Association 
director; for many years an official of the 
Athletic League of Young Men's Christian 
Associations of North America ; was con- 
nected with Dr. Luthei- H. Gulick in Young 
Men's Christian Association work for over 
twelve years; became identified with basket 
ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- 
lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- 
ing exponent of the official rules; succeeded 
Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball 

Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to 

Play Basket Ball. 





JAMES S. MITCHEL 

Former champion weight thrower; holder 
of numerous records, and is the winner of 
more championships than any other individual 
in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close 
student of athletics and well qualified to write 
upon any topic connected with athletic sport ; 
has been for years on the staff of the New 
York Sun. 



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MICHAEL C MURPHY 

The world's most famous athletic trainer; 
the champion athletes that he has developed 
for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball 
fields, would run into thousands: he became 
famous when at Yale University and has 
been particularly successful in developing 
what mig-ht be termed championship teams: 
his rare good iudgment has placed him in an 
enviable position in the athletic world; now 
with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- 
ing his career has trained only at two col- 
leges and one athletic club. Yale and the 
University of Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent 
triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes 
that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London, 





DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON 

Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York: 
as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic 
League is at the head of the most remarkable 
organization of its kind in the world; is a 
practical athlete and gymnast himself, and 
has been for years connected with the physi- 
cal training system in the schools of Greater 
New York, having had charge of the High 
School of Commerce. 




DR. GEORGE J. FISHER 

Has been connected with Y. M. C. A. work 
for many years as physical director at Cincin- 
nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high 
reputation as organizer that he was chosen to 
succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of 
the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North 
America, when the latter resigned to take 
charge of the physical training in the Public 
Schools of Greater New York. 



DR. GEORGE ORTON 

On athletics, college athletics, particularly 
track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and 
training of the youth, it would be hard to find 
one better qualified than Dr. Orton; has had 
the necessary athletic experience and the 
ability to impart that experience intelligently 
to the youth of the land; for years was the 
American, British and Canadian champion 
runner. 



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FREDERICK R. TOOMBS 

A well known authority on skating, rowing, 
boxing, racquets, and other athletic sports; 
was sporting editor of American Press Asso- 
ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- 
yer and has served several terms as a member 
of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of 
New York; has written several novels and 
historical works. 



R. L. WELCH 

A resident of Chicago; the popularity of 
indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; 
a player himself of no mean ability; a first- 
class organizer; he has followed the game of 
indoor base ball from its inception. 



DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON 

Has been connected with Yale University 
for years and is a recognized authority on 
gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- 
ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- 
jects; is the author of many books on physical 
training. 



CHARLES M. DANIELS 

Just the man to write an authoritative 
book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the 
world has ever known; member New York 
Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- 
pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 
1908. In his book on Swimming, Champion 
Daniels describes just the methods one must 
use to become an expert swimmer. 

GUSTAVE BOJUS 

Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to 
write intelligently on all subjects pertaining 
to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one 
of America's most famous amateur athletes; 
has competed successfully in gymnastics and 
many other sports for the New York Turn 
Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- 
inent in teaching gymnastics and athletics; 
was responsible for the famous gymnastic 
championship teams of Columbia University; 
now with the Jersey City high schools. 



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CHARLES JACOBUS 

Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" 
one of America's most expert players, win- 
ning' the Olympic Championship at St. Louis 
in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game 
and follows it minutely, and much of the 
success of roque is due to his untiring- efforts; 
certainly there is no one better qualified to 
write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. 



DR. E. B. WARMAN 

Well known as a physical training expert; 
was probably one of the first to enter the field 
and is the author of many books on the sub- 
ject; lectures extensively each year all over 
the country. 



W. J. CROMIE 

Now with the University of Pennsylvania; 
was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director; 
a keen student of all grymnastic matters: the 
author of many books on subjects pertaining 
to physical training. 



G. M. MARTIN 

By profession a physical director of the 
Young Men's Christian Association; a close 
student of all things gymnastic, and games 
for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs. 



PROF. SENAC 

A leader in the fencing world ; has main- 
tained a fencing school in New York for 
years and developed a great many cham- 
pions ; understands the science of fencing 
thoroughly and the benefits to be derived 
therefrom. 



SPALDIIVG ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

a Giving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now ^ 
in print, grouped ior ready reference ( ^ -^J 

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 

No. I Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 

No. lA Spalding's OfTiclal Base Bali Record 

No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 

No. 2A Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide 

No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling Guide 

No. 9 Spalding's Official indoor Base Ball Guide 

No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo Guide 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac 



€roDp I. Base Ball 

No. 1 Spalding's Official Base Ball 

Guide. 
No. lA Official Base Ball Record. 
No. 202 How to Play Base BalL 
No. 223 How to Bat. 
No. 232 How to Run Bases. 
No. 230 How to Pitch. 
No. 229 How to Catch. 
No. 225 How to Play First Base. 
No. 226 How to Play Second Base. 
No. 227 How to Play Third Base. 
No. 228 How to Play Shortstop. 
No. 224. How to Play the Outfield. 

How to Organize a Base Ball 
Club. [League. 

How to Organize a Base Ball 
1^ How to Manage a Base Ball 

231 1 C'"^- 

■ How toTrain a Base BallTeam 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
How to Umpire a Game. [Team 
^ Technical Base Ball Terms. 
No. 219 Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
Percentages. 

BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 319 Minor League Base Ball Guide 
No. 320 Official Book National League 

of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. 
No. 321 Official Handbook National 
Playground Ball Assn. 

Foot Ball 

No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball 

Guide. 
No. 334 Code of the Foot Ball Rules. 
No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. 
No. 2a Spalding's Official Soccer Foot 

Ball Guide. 
No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 



iiroDp II. 



FOOT BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 332 Spalding's Official Canadian 

Foot Ball Guide. 
No. 335 Spalding's Official Rugby Foot 

Ball Guide. 

Group III. crIcKel 

No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

Group IV. Lawn Tennis 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- 
nis Annual. 

No. 157 flow to Play Lawn Tennis. 

No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
Tennis. 

Group V. Goir 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
No. 276 How to Play Golf . 

Group VI. Hockeg 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 

Guide. 
No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. 
No. 154 Field Hockey. 
(Lawn Hockey. 
No. 188 < Parlor Hockey. 
(Garden Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY 
No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 
Hockey Associatioif. 

Group VII. Basket Ball 

No. 7 Spalding's OjOxial Basket 

Ball Cruide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
No. 318 Basket Ball Guide for Women. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 

Handbook. 



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firoop VIII. Bowling 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling 
Guide. 

€roap IX. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base 
Ball Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo 

Guide. 
No. 129 Water Polo. 
No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

firoop XI. Miscellaneous Games 

No. 201 Lacrosse. 

No. 322 Official Handbook U. S. Inter- 
collegiate Lacrosse Lea^rue. 
No. 248 Archery. 
No. 138 Croquet. 
No. 271 Roque. 

(Racquets. 
No. 194-<Squash-Racqueta. 

(Court Tennis. 
No. 13 Hand Ball. 
No. 167 Quoits. 
No. 170 Push Ball. 
No. 14 Curling. 
No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 
No. 188 Lawn Games. 
No. 189 Children's Games. 

Group XII. Ainieilcs 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 

Almanac. 

No. 27 College Athletics. 

No. 182 All Around Athletics. 

No. 186 Athletes' Guide. 

No. 87 Athletic Primer. 

No. 273 Olympic Game sat Athens. 1906 

No. 252 How to Sprint. 

No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 

No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 

Running. [Thrower. 
No. 259 How to Become a Weight 
No. 55 Official Sporting Rules, [boys. 
No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 
No. 317 Marathon Running. 
No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics. 

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES 
No. 311 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- 
cial Handbook. [book. 
No. 316 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
No. 302 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 
No. 313 Public Schools Athletic 
League Official Handbook. 
No. 314 Public Schools Athletic 
League Official Handbook 
— Girls' Branch. 
No. 308 Official Handbook New York 
Intersch elastic Athletic 
Association. 



Group xm. 



Athletic 
Accompilsuments 



No. 177 How to Swim. 

No. 296 Speed Swimming. 

No. 128 How to Row. 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicyclinir. 

No. 23 Canoeing. 

No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. 

Group XIV. Manly sports 

No. 18 Fencing. (ByBreck.) 

No. 162 Boxing. 

No. 165 Fencing. ( By Senac.) 

No. 140 Wrestling. 

No. 236 How to Wrestle. 

No. 102 Ground Tumbling. 

No. 233 Jiu Jitsu. 

No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. 

No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. 

No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Belli. 

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. 

No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. 

No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. 

No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. 

No. 326 Professional Wrestling. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. [Dumb Bell Drills. 

Ne. 214 Graded Calisthenics and 

No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gym- 
nastic Games. 

No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast. 

No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. [Apparatus. 

No. 327 Pyramid Building Without 

No. 328 Exercises on the Parallel Bars. 

No. 329 Pyramid Building with 
Wands, Chairs and Ladders 
GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY 

No. 333 Official Handbook I. C. A. A, 
Gymnasts of America. 

Group XVI. Physical culture 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 

Busy Men. [giene. 

No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- 

No. 149 Scientific Physical Trainins 

and Care of the Body. 
No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. 
No. 185 Hints on Health. 
No. 213 285 Health Answers. 
No. 238 Muscle Building. [ninfir. 

No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- 
No. 261 Tensing Exercises, [nasties. 
No. 285 Health by Muscular Gym- 
No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
No. 290 Get Well; Keep Well, [nasties. 
No. 325 Twenty-Minute Exercises. 
No. 330 Physical Training for the 
School and Class Room. 



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Group I. Base Ball 

No. 1— Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide. 

I rr— The leading Base Ball 

R^'^'^"^ annual of the country, and 
the official authority of 
the game. Contains the 
official playing rules, with 
an explanatory index of the 
rules compiled by Mr. A. G. 
Spalding; pictures of all 
the teams in the National, 
American and minor leagues ; re- 
views of the season; college Base Ball, 
mnd a great deal of interesting in- 
formation. Price 10 cents. 

No. lA — Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Record. 

Something new in Base Ball. Con- 
tains records of all kinds from the be- 
ginning of the National League and 
official averages of all professional or- 
ganizations for past season. Illustrated 
with pictures of leading teams and 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 202— How to Play Base 
Ball. 

Edited by Tim Murnane. New and 
revised edition. Illustrated with pic- 
tures showing how all the various 
curves and drops are thrown and por- 
traits of leading players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 223— How to Bat. 

There is no better way of becoming 
A proficient batter than by reading this 
book and practising the directions. 
Numerous illustrations. Price 10 cents. 

No. 232— How to Run the 
Bases. 

This book gives clear and concise 
directions for excelling as a base run- 
ner; tells when to run and when not to 
do so; how and when to slide; team 
work on the bases; in fact, every point 
of the game is thoroughly explained. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 230— How to Pitcli. 

Anew, up-to-date book. Its contents 
are the practical teaching of men who 
have reached the top as pitchers, and 
who know how to impart a knowledge 
of their art. All the big leagues' 
pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents. 



No. 229— How to Cateb. 

Every boy who has hopes of being a 
clever catcher should read how well- 
known players cover their position. 
Pictures of all the noted catchers in 
the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 

IVo. 225— How to Play First 
Base. 

Illustrated with pictures of all the 
prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents. 

No. 226— How to Play Second 
Base. 

The ideas of the best second basemen 
have been incorporated in this book for 
the especial benefit of boys who want 
to know the fine points of play at this 
point of the diamond. Price 10 cents. 

No. 227— How to Play Third 
Base. 

Third base is, in some respects, the 
most important of the infield. All the 
points explained. Price 10 cents. 

No. 228— How to Play Short- 
stop. 

Shortstop is one of the hardest posi- 
tions on the infield to fill, and quick 
thought and quick action are necessary 
for a player who expects to make good 
as a shortstop. lUus. Price 10 cents. 

No. 224— How to Play the 

Outfield. 

An invaluable guide for the out- 
fielder. Price 10 cents. 

No. 231— How to Coach; How 
to Captain a Team; Hott 
to Manag-e a Team; Ho-w 
to Umpire; How to Or- 
S^auize a League; Tech- 
nical Terms of Base Ball. 
A useful guide. Price 10 cents. 

No. 219— Ready Reckoner of 
Base Ball Percentages. 

To supply a demand for a book which 
would show the percentage of clubs 
without recourse to the arduous work of 
figuring, the publishers had these tables 
compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents, 

BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES. 

No. .310— Minor Leaffue Base 
Ball Guide. 

The minors' own guide. Edited by 
President T. H. Murnane, of the New 
England League. Price 10 centa. 



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No. 320— Official Handbook 
of the National League 
of Professional Base Ball 
Clubs. 

Contains the Constitution, By-Laws, 
Official Rules. Averages, and schedule 
of the National League for the current 
year, together with list of club officers 
and reports of the apnual meetings of 
the League. Price 10 cents. 

No. 321— Official Handbook 
National Playground Ball 
Association. 

This game is specially adapted for 
playgrounds, parks, etc., is spreading 
rapidly. The book contains a descrip- 
tion of the game, rules and list of 
Price 10 cents. 




Group n. Foot Ball 

No. 2— Spalding's Official 
Foot Ball Guide. 

Edited by Walter Camp. 

I Contains the new rules, 
with diagram of field; All- 
America teams as selected 

I by the leading authorities; 
reviews of the game from 
various sections of the 
country; scores; pictures. 

1 Price 10 cents. 

No. 334— Code of tbe Foot 
Ball Rules. 

This book is meant for the use of 
officials, to help them to refresh their 
memories before a game and to afford 
them a quick means of ascertaining a 
point during a game. It also gives a 
ready means of finding a ru^3 in the 
Official Rule Book, and is of great help 
to a player in studying the Rules. 
Compiled by C.W. Short, Harvard. 1908. 
Price 10 centsj 

No. 324— How to Play Foot 
Ball. 

Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. 
Everything that a beginner wants to 
know and many points that an expert 
will be glad to learn. Snapshots of 
leading teams and players in action 
with comments by Walter Camp. 
Price 10 cents. 



i 



No. 2A— Spalding's Official 
Association Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 

A complete and up- to-] 
date guide to the ''Soccer'" 
game in the United States, I 
containing instructions for 
playing the game, official I 
rules, and interesting! 
news from all parts of the I 
country. Illustrated. Price | 
10 cents. 

No. 286— How to Play Soc- 
cer. 

How each position should be played, 
written by the best player in England 
in his respective position, and illus- 
trated with full-page photographs of 
players in action. Price 10 cents. 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES. 

No. 33 2— Spalding's Official 
Canadian Foot Ball 

Guide. 

The official book of the game in Can- 
ada. Price 10 cents. 

No. 335— Spalding'.s Official 
Rugby Foot Ball Guide. 

Contains the official rules under 
which the game is played in England 
and by the California schools and col- 
leges. Also instructions for playing 
the various positions on a team. Illus- 
trated with action pictures of leadinsr 
teams and players. Price 10 cents. 



Group III. Cricket 

No. 3— Spalding's Official 
Cricket Guide. 

The most complete ye»ir 
book of the game that has 
ever been published ''n 
America. Reports of 
special matches, official 
rules and pictures of all 
the leading teams. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 277— Cricket; and How 
to Play it. 

By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game 
described concisely stnd illustrated with 
full-page pictures posed especially fot 
this book. Price 10 cents. 




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Group IV. 



Lawn 
Tennis 




No. 4— Spalding's Official 
L,a-»vn Tennis Annual. 

Contents include reports 
of all important tourna- 
ments; official ranking 
from 1885 to date; laws of 
lawn tennis; instructions 
for handicapping; deci- 
sions on doubtful points; 
management of tourna- 
ments; directory of clubs; 
laying out and keeping a court. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 157 — HoTv to Play LiaTvn 
Tennis. 

A complete description of lawn ten- 
nis; a lesson for beginners and direc- 
tions telling how to make the most im- 
portant strokes. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 279— Strokes and Science 
of Lavrn Tennis. 

By P. A. Vaile, a leading authority 
on the game in Great Britain. Every 
stroke in the game is accurately illus- 
trated and analyzed by the author. 
Price 10 cents. 



Golf 



Official 



Group V. 

No. 5— Spaldingr's 
Golf Guide. 

Contains records of all 
Important tournaments, 
articles on the game in 
various sections of the 
country, pictures of prom- 
inent players, official play- 
ing rules and general 
items of interest. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 276— How to Play Golf 

By James Braid and Harry Vardon, 
the world's two greatest players tell 
how they play the game, with numer- 
ous full-page pictures of them taken 
n the links. Price 10 cents. 





Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6— Spaldinsr's Official Ice 
Hockey Guide. 

The official year book of 
the game. Contains the 
official rules, pictures of 
leading teams and players, 
records, review of the 
season, reports from dif' 
ferent sections of the 
United States and Canada. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 304— How to Play Ice 
Hockey. 

Contains a description of the duties 
of each player. Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 154— Field Hockey. 

Prominent in the sports at Vassar, 
Smith, Wellesley, BrynMawrand other 
leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 

No. ISS^Lawn Hockey, 
Parlor Hockey, Garden 
Hockey. 

Containing the rules for each game. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 180— Ring Hockey. 

A new game for the gymnasium. 
Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents. 

HOCKIEY AUXILIARY. 

No. 256— Official Handbook 
of the Ontario Hockey 
Association. 

Contains the official rules of the 
Association, constitution, rules of com- 
petition, list of officers, and pictures of 
leading players. Price 10 cents. 



Group Vn. 



Basket 
Ball 



No. 7— Spalding's Official 
Basket Ball Guide. 

Edited by George T. 
Hepbron. Contains the 
revised official rules, de- 
cisions on disputed points, 
records of prominent 
teams, reports on the game 
from various parts of the 
country. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 




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No. 193— How to Play Basket 
Ball. 

By G. T. Hepbron. editor of the 
Official Basket Ball Guide. Illustrated 
with scenes of action. Price 10 cents, 

No. 318— Official Basket Ball 
Guide for Womeii. 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of 
Smith College. Contains the official 
playing rules and special articles on 
the game by prominent authorities. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

BASKEIT BALL. AUXILIARY. 

No. 323— Collejariate Basket 
Ball Handbook. 

The official publication of the Colle- 
giate Basket Ball Association. Con- 
tains the official rules, records, All- 
America selections, reviews, and pic- 
tures. Edited by H. A. Fisher, of 
Columbia. Price 10 cents. 



Group VIII. Bowling 

No. S— Spalding's Official 
BoTt-ling- Guide. 

The contents include: 
diagrams of effective de- 
liveries; hints to begin- 
ners; how to score; official 
rules; spares, how they 
are made; rules for cocked 
hat, quintet, cocked hat 
and feather, battle game, 
etc. Price 10 cents. 




Group IX. 



Indoor 
Base Ball 



No. 9— Spaldingr's Official In- 
door Base Ball Guide. 

America's national game 
is now vieing with other 
indoor games as a winter 
pastime. This book con- 
tains the playing rules, 
pictures of leading teams, 
and interesting articles on 
the game by leading au- 
thorities on thp subject. 
Price 10 cents, 




Polo 




Group X, 

No. lO— Spaldingr's 
Official Roller 
Polo Guide. 

Edited by J. C. Morse. 
A full description of th? 
game; official rules, re- 
cords; pictures of promi 
nent players.Price 10 cente 



No. 129— Water Polo. 

The contents of this book treat of 
every detail, the individual work of the 
players, the practice of the team, how 
to throw the ball, with illustrations and 
many valuable hinta. Price 10 cents. 



No. 199— E^questrian Polo. 

Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with pon 
traits of leading players, and contain? 
most useful information for polo play* 
ers. Price 10 cents. 



_ ^^ Miscellane> 
Group XI. ous Games 

No. 201— Lacrosse. 

Every position is thoroughly ex- 
plained in a most simple and concise 
manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numerous snapshots of im- 
portant plai's. Price 10 cents. 



No. 322— Official Handbook 
U. S. Inter-Collegiate La- 
crosse Leagrue. 

Contains the constitution, by-laws, 
playing rules, list of officers and records 
of the association. Price 10 cents. 



No. 271— Spalding's Official 
Roque Guide. 

The official publication of the Na- 
tional Roque Association of America. 
Contains a description of the courts 
and their constructioix, diagrams, illus- 
trations, rules and valuable infonna' 
tion. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 138— Spaldingr's Official 
Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for playing, dia- 
gn*amsof important strokes, description 
of grounds, instructions for the begin- 
ner, terms used in the game, and the 
official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 

No. 248— ArcHery. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
fascinating pastime. The several 
varieties of archery; instructions for 
Bhooting; how to select implements; 
how to score; and a great deal of inter- 
esting information. Ulustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 194— Racquets, Squash- 
Racquets and Court Ten- 
nis. 

How to play each game is thoroughly 
explained, and all the difficult strokes 
shown by special photographs taken 
especially for this book. Contains the 
official rules for each game. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 167— Q,uoitB. 

Contains a description of the plays 
used by experts and the official rules. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 170— Push Ball. 

This book contains the official rules 
and a sketch of the game; illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 13— How to Play Hand 
Ball. 

By the world's champion, Michael 
Egan. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 14— Cnrlins. 

A short history of this famous Scot- 
tish pastime, with instructions for 
play, rules of the game, definitions of 
terms and diacrrams of different shots. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 207— BoTvlinsr on the 
Green; or, Lavrn Bowls. 

How to construct a green; how to 
play the game, and the official rules 
of the Scottish Bowling Association. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




No. 189— Children's Games. 

These games are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but the team games 
have been adapted to large classes. 
Suitable for children from three to 
eight years, and include a great variety. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 188 — Lawn Games. 

Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand 
Tennis, Tether Tennis; also Volley 
Ball, Parlor Hockey, Badminton, Bas- 
ket GoaL Price 10 cents. 



Group Xn. Athletics 

No. 12— Spalding's Official 
Athletic Almanac. 

Compiled by J. E. Sulli- 
van, Presidentof the Ama- 
teur Athletic Union. The 
only annual publication 
now issued that contains 
a complete list of amateur 
best-on-records; intercol- 
legiate, swimminpr. inter- 
scholastic, English, Irish, Scotch, 
Swedish, Continental, South African, 
Australasian; numerous photos of in- 
dividual athletes and leading athletic 
teams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27— Collegre Athletics. 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known ath- 
letic trainer, now with Pennsylvania. 
the author of this book, has written it 
especially for the schoolboy and college 
man, but it is invaluable for the athlete 
who wishes to excel in any branch of 
athletic sport; profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 182— All-Aronnd Ath- 
letics. 

Gives in full the method of scorinflr 
the All- Around Championship; how to 
train for the Ail-Around Champion- 
ship. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 15(i— Athlete's Guide. 

Full instructions for the beginner, 
telling how to sprint, hurdle, jump and 
throw weights, general hints on train- 
ing; valuable advice to beginners and 
important A- A. U. rules and their ex- 
planations, while the pictures comprise 
many scenes of champions ip action^ 
Price 10 cents. 



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No. 273— The Olympic Games 
at Athens. 

A complete account of the Olympic 
Games of 1906, at Athens, the greatest 
International Athletic Contest ever 
held. Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, 
Special United States Commissioner to 
the Olympic Games. Price 10 cents. 

No. 87— Athletic Primer. 

Edited by J. E. Sullivan, Ex-President 
of the Amateur Athletic Union. Tells 
how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and 
gives rules for the government of ath- 
letic meetings; contents also include 
directions for laying out athletic 
grounds, and a very instructive article 
on training. Price 10 cents. 

No. 252— How to Sprint. 

Every athlete who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this book to advan- 
tage. Price 10 cents. 

No. 255— How to Run 100 
Yards. 

By J. W. Morton, the noted British 
champion. Many of Mr. Morton's 
methods of training are novel to 
American athletes, but his success is 
the best tribute to their worth. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 174 — Distance and Cross- 
country Running-. 

By George Orton, the famous Uni- 
versity of Pennsylvania runner. The 
quarter, half, mile, the longer dis- 
tances, and cross-country running and 
steeplechasing, with instructions for 
training; pictures of leading athletes 
in action, with comments by the editor. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 259— Weight Throwing. 

Probably no other man in the world 
has had the varied and long experience 
of James S. Mitchel, the author, in the 
weight throwing department of ath- 
letics. The book gives valuable infor- 
mation not only for the novice, but for 
the expert as well. Price 10 cents 

No. 246— Athletic Training 
for Schoolboys. 

By Geo. W. Orton. Each event in the 
intercollegiate programme is treated 
of separately. Price 10 cents. 



No. 55— Official Sporting 
Rules. 

Contains rules not found in other 
publications for the government of 
many sports; rules for wrestling, 
shuffleboard, snowshoeing, profes- 
sional racing, pigeon shooting, dog 
racing, pistol and revolver shooting. 
British water polo rules, Rugby foot 
ball rules. Price 10 cents. 



ATHLETIC Al/XILIARIBS. 
No. 311— Official Handbook 
of the A.A.U. 

The A. A. U. is the governing body 
of athletes in the United States of 
America, and all games must be held 
under its rules, which are exclusively 
published in this handbook, and a copy 
should be in the hands of every athlete 
and every club officer in America. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 316— Official Intercolle- 
giate A.A.A.A. Handbook. 

Contains constitution, by-laws, and 
laws of athletics; records fronc 1876 to 
date. Price 10 cents. 



No. 308— Official Handbook 
New York Interschol- 
astic Athletic Associa- 
tion. 

Contains the Association's records, 
constitution and by-laws and other 
information. Price 10 cents. 



Y.M.C.A. 



No. 302— Official 
Handbook. 

Contains the official rules governing 
all sports under the jurisdiction of the 
Y. M. C. A., officiar Y. M. C. A. scoring 
tables, pentathlon rules, pictures of 
leading Y. M. C. A, athletes. Price 
10 cents.. 



No. 313— omcial Handbook 
of the Public Schools 
Athletic League. 

Edited by Dr. C. Ward Crampton, 
director of physical education in the 
Public Schools of Greater New York. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 314— Official Handbook 
Girls' Brancli of the 
, Pablic Schools Athletic 
Leaene. 

Vh« official publication. Contains: 
constitution and by-laws, list of offi- 
cers, donors, founders, life and annual 
members, reports and illustrations. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 331— Schoolyard Ath- 
letics. 

By J. E. Sullivan, Ex-President Ama- 
teur Athletic Union and member of 
Board of Education of Greater New 
York. An invaluable handbook for 
the teacher and the pupil. Gives a 
systematic plan tor conducting school 
athletic contests and instructs how to 
prepare for the various events. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 317— Marathon Running. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
popular pastime. Contains pictures 
of the leading Marathon runners, 
methods of training, and best times 
made in various Marathon events. 
Price 10 cents. 



Group Xin. Athletic 
Accomplishments 

No. 177— How to Swim, 

Will interest the expert as well as 
the novice; the illustrations were made 
from photographs especially posed, 
showing the swimmer in clear water; 
a valuable feature is the series of 
"land drill " exercises for the beginner. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 296— Speed S-wimminsT* 

By Champion C. M. Daniels of the 
New York Athletic Club team, holder 
of niimerous American records, and the 
best swimmer in America Qualified to 
write on the subject. Any boy should 
be able to increase his speed in the 
water after reading Champion Daniels' 
Instructions on the subject. Price 10 
«enta. 



No. 128— How to Row. 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York 
Athletic Club, one of America's most 
famous amateur oarsmen and cham- 
pions. Shows how to hold the oars, 
the finish of the stroke and other valu- 
able information. Price 10 cents. 

No. 23— Canoeingr. 

Paddling, sailing, cruising and rac- 
ing canoes and their uses; with hints 
on rig and management; the choice of 
a canoe; sailing canoes, racing regula- 
tions; canoeing and camping. Fully 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 209— How to Become a 
Skater. 

Contains advice for beginners; how 
to become a figure skater, showing how 
to do all the different tricks of the best 
figure skaters. Pictures of prominent 
skaters and numerous diagrams. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 282— Official Roller Skat- 
ing: Guide. 

Directions for becoming a fancy and 
trick roller skater, and rules for roller 
skating. Pictures of prominent trick 
skaters in action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 178— How to Train tor 
Bicycling. 

Gives methods of the best riders 
when training for long or short distance 
races; hints on training. Revised and 
up-to-date in every particular. Price 
10 cents. 



_ „„, Manly 
Group XIV. Sports 

No. 140— TVrestllngr. 

Catch-as-catch-can style. Seventy 
illustrations of the different holds, pho- 
tographed especially and so described 
that anybody can with little effort learn 
every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. IS— Fencingr. 

By Dr. Edward Breck, of Boston, 
editor of The Swordsman, a promi- 
nent amateur fencer. A book that has 
stood the test of time, and is universally 
acknowledged to be a standard work. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 162^-Boxinir Guide. 

Contains over 70 paeres of illustrations 
showinsr all the latest blows, posed 
especially for this book under the super 
vision of a well-known instructor of 
boxinfiT. who makes a specialty of teach' 
ing and knows how to impart his 
knowledge. Price 10 cents. 



No. 165— The Art of Fendngr 

By Reeris and Louis Senac. of New 
York, famous instructors and leading: 
authorities on the subject. Gives in 
detail how every move should be made. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 236— HoTT to TlTrestle. 

The most complete and up-to-date 
book on wrestling ever published. 
Edited by F. R. Toombs, and devoted 
principally to special poses and illustra- 
tions by Georsre Hackenschmidt. the 
" Russian Lion." Price 10 cents. 



No. 102— Ground Tumblinr. 

Any boy, by reading: this book and 
following: the instructions, can become 
proficient. Price 10 cents. 

No. 2MS^>TiimbIlnir for Ama- 
teurs. 

Specially compiled for amateurs by 
Dr.JamesT. Gwathmey. Every variety 
of the pastime explained by text and 
pictures, over 100 different positions 
being: shown. Price 10 cents. 

No. 191— How to Panch tlie 
Bae. 

The best treatise on bagr punchingr 
that has ever been printed. Every va- 
riety of blow used in training: is shown 
and explained, with a chapter on fancy 
bag: punching: by a well-known theatri- 
cal bag: puncher. Price 10 cents. 

No. 200— Dnmb-Bells. 

The best work on dumb-bells that 
has ever been offered. By Prof. G. 
Bojus, of New York. Contains 200 
photogn-aphs. Should be in the hands 
of every teacher and pupil of physical 
culture, and is invaluablo for home 
•xercise. Price 10 cents. 



No. 143— Indian Clubs and 
Dumb-Bells. 

By America's amateur champion club 
swingrer, J. H. Dougrherty. It is clearly 
illustrated, by which any novice can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No0 262— Medicine Ball Bx- 
erciaea. 

A series of plain and practical exer- 
cises with the medicine ball, suitable 
for boys and srirls. business and profes- 
sional men, in and out of gymnasium. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 29— Puller "WeiRbt Kxer* 
ciaes. 

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
in heavy g:ymnastics Yale gymnasium. 
In conjunction with a chest machine 
anyone with this book can become 
perfectly developed. Price 10 cents. 

No. 233— Jiu Jitau. 

Each move thoroughly explained and 
illustrated with numerous full-page 
pictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K. 
Koyama, two of the most famous ex- 
ponents of the art of Jiu Jitsu, who 
posed especially for this book. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 166— How to Swinff In- 
dian Cluba. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. By follow- 
ing the directions carefully anyone can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 326— Professional Wrest- 
ling. 

A book devoted to the catch-as-catch- 
can style; illustrated with half-tone 
pictures showing the different holds 
used by Frank Gotch, champion catch- 
as-catch-can wrestler of the world. 
Posed by Dr. Roller and Charles PostL 
By Ed. W. Smith, Sporting Editor of 
the Chicago American. Price 10 cents. 



Group XVe Gymnastics 

No. 104— The Grading: of 
Gymnastic Exercises. 

By G. M. Martin. A book that should 
be in the hands of every physical direc- 
tor of the Y. M. C. A., school, dub. col- 
lege, etc. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 214— Graded Calistlien- 
iC8 and Dumb-Bell Drills. 

For years it has been the custom in 
most grynanasiums of memorizing a set 
drill, which was never varied. Conse- 
quently the beginner was given the 
same kind and amount as the older 
member. With a view to giving ^i- 
formity the present treatise is at- 
tempted. Price 10 cents. 

No. 254— Barnjum Bar Bell 
Drill. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, 
Director Physical Training, University 
of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 158— Indoor and Ontdoor 
Gymnastic Games. 

A book that will prove valuable to in- 
door and outdoor gymnasiums, schools, 
outings and gatherings where there 
are a number to be amused. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 124— How to Become a 
Gymnast. 

By Robert Stoll, of the New York 
A. C., the American champion on the 
flying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy 
can easily become proficient with a 
little practice. Price 10 cents. 

No. 287— Fancy Dumb Bell 
and Marching Drills. 

All concede that games and recreative 
exercises during the adolescent period 
are preferable to set drills and monoton- 
ous movements. These drills, while de- 
signed primarily for boys, can be used 
successfully with girls and men and 
women. Profusely illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 327— Pyramid Building 
Without Apparatus. 

By W. J. Cromie, Instructor of 
Gymnastics, University of Pennsyl- 
vania. With illustrations showing 
many different combinations. This 
book should be in the hands of all gym- 
nasium instructors. Price 10 Cents. 

No. 328— Kxercises on the 
Parallel Bars. 

By W. J. Cromie. Every gymnast 
should procure a copy of this book. 
Illustrated with cuts showing many 
novel exercises. Price 10 cents. 



No. 329— Pyramid BuildingT 
-with Chairs, Wands and 
Ladders. 

By W. J. Cromie. Illustrated with 
half-tone photopraphs showing many 
interesting combinations. Price 10 
cents. 



GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY. 

No. 333— Official Handbook 
Inter-Collegiate Associa- 
tion Amateur Gymnasts 
of America. 

Edited by P. R. Carpenter, Physical 
Director Amherst College. Contains 
pictures of leading teams and individual 
champions, official rules governing con- 
tests, records. Price 10 cents. 



_„ Physical 
Group XVI. Culture 

No. 161— Ten Minutes' Bxer- 
cise for Busy Men. 

By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Direc- 
tor of Physical Training in the New 
York Public Schools. A concise "and 
complete course of physical education. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 208— Physical Education 
and Hygiene. 

This is the fifth of the Physical 
Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
(see Nos. 142. 149. 166. 185. 213. 261. 290.) 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 149— The Care of the Body. 

A book that all who value health 
should read and follow its instructions. 
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
lecturer and authority on physical cul- 
ture. Price 10 cents. 



No. 142— Physical Tralnlnff 
Simplified. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. A complete, 
thorough and practical book where the 
whole man is considered— brain and 
body. Price 10 cents. 



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No. 185— Health Hints. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Health In- 
fluenced by insulation; health influ- 
enced by underwear; health influenced 
by color; exercise. Price 10 cents. 



No. 213<-285 Healtb Answers. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Contents: 
ventilatinflT a bedroom; ventilatinfir a 
house; how to obtain pure air; bathing; 
salt water baths at home; a substitute 
for ice water; to cure insomnia, etc., 
etc Price 10 cents. 

No. 238— Muscle Bnlldlnir. 

By Dr. L. H. Gulick. A complete 
treatise on the correct method of 
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HOW TO PLAY 
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CONTENTS 



Introduction . . » . 

Evolution of the American Game , 

How the Game is Played To-day in America 

Preparatory Work . . . = 

How to Develop the Green Player . 

Choosing the Players . I 

Developing the Team 

On Fouling . <> » • • , 

Preparing for a Contest . . • 

A Few Points for the Game . o 

American Rules of Water Polo 



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l_Otto* Wahle. X.Y.A.C. and J. A. Jarvis. England, at Leicester, Eng. 
2 — ,\. yi, (ioershi.;,. M..^si)uri A.C. F.r. ast Struke, Cbampiun and Record 
Holder. 8 — E. H. Adams, New York A.C, Plunging Champion and Record 
Holder, 1903. 4 — C. A. Rubcrl, N.Y.A.C. National Back Stroke Champion, 

New York A.C. Relay Team. (National A.A.U. Champions.) 
5_C. M. Daniels, G— T. E. Ivitching, Jr. 7— C. D. Trubenbach. 8— L. S.Crane. 



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INTRODUCTION 

The value of an athletic game or contest is determined by four 
things: Its physical culture merits; its utility; its attractiveness 
as a pastime, and its spectacular features. 

Water polo has few equals as a means of developing the body. 
The swimming alone in it would insure general and symmetrical 
development, but the player wrestles besides, during a game, 
and every part of the body is given its proportionate share of 
this gruelling work, developing all muscles in a uniform way. 

As to its utility, it is self-evident. Swimming has come to be 
looked upon as a necessity, simply because it may be the means 
of saving life, and in this water polo is the most practical of 
teachers. A player is coached on how to free himself from every 
kind of a tackle, how to assist an exhausted team mate and how 
to apply the best methods of resuscitation when anyone is 
knocked out. Then these teachings have to be practised fre- 
quently while the team is at work and one becomes proficient 
insensibly and as a matter of course. It is a revelation to see 
an expert player handle a drowning person, and more especially 
a frantic one. The rescue is performed in such an easy, matter- 
of-fact way as to lead one to wonder at the halo of heroism that 
surrounds most cases of life saving. Hardly a player but has 
several rescues to his credit, which he looks upon as a series 
of trifling services rendered to fellow mortal, and no more. 

As a pastime water polo is among the leaders. Hard and 
exhausting it may be, but there is an exhilaration in dashing 
about the pool, fighting one's way to goal, that no other game 
gives. And it has a feature that appeals strongly to the man 
who has attained manhood and its numerous responsibilities: 
the rarity of accidents. Bruises and knockouts one gets a-plenty, 
but those serious injuries which marr foot ball, hockey and 
lacrosse are totally unknown. 




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Lastly. From the spectator's standpoint, the game is fascinat- 
ing. To most people the mere disporting of a dozen expert 
swimmers is an exhibition well worth seeing, and when to this 
is added the zest of a clever and keen contest, replete with 
brilliant action and exciting encounter, no more attractive show 
can be imagined. 




Fig. C. how A TACKLE IS ELUDED— Over and free. 





Fig. D. one way OF GETTING THE BALL. 

Fig. E. flipping BACK THE BALL. 



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EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN 
GAME 

There is a belief that a game similar to water polo was played 
by the ancients, but no actual proof of it has been found. Rules 
were first formulated in England in 1870, and we adopted them 
in America about 1890, but our present game bears absolutely 
no resemblance to the one that was then played. In the latter, 
points were scored by throwing an inflated rubber ball nine 
inches in diameter through an open goal marked by uprights and 
a cross bar; and passing was the feature of the game. Ameri- 
cans found it unsuited. The few available tanks were so small 
that there was no space for action, and the outdoor season was 
too short to be satisfactory. 

The idea was then conceived of changing the goal into a solid 
surface, four feet by one in size, and to oblige the scorer to 
touch the ball to the goal while holding it, instead of passing it. 

The innovation met ready favor, but, as may be imagained, 
transformed the game. From an open passing one water polo 
became one cf close formations and fierce scrimmages. These, at 
first, were disorderly scufiles, where weight and brute strength 
reigned supreme, but little by little strict rules were formulated 
to eliminate rough tactics and then science became an important 
factor. 

In 1897 a man entered the field who was destined to revolu- 
tionize the system of play. 

Harold H. Reeder, of the late Knickerbocker Athletic A. C, 
besides being a good leader and a brilliant individual player, 
knew how to handle men. He realized that in a growing sport 
new ideas would mean development, and he made it possible 
for the members of his squad to experiment with those they had. 
The system he used is worth a few words of explanation, be- 





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Fig. G. scoring ON A HURDLE OVER A TEAM-MATE. 
^•iG. H. ONE WAY OF BREAKING A TACKLE. 



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cause it was accountable for the wonderful strides made since 
1897, and because every team will profit by its adoption. 

Reeder, well aided by Prof. Alex Meflfett, began by teaching 
every candidate the rudiments of the game ; veterans and green- 
horns alike were put through the mill. Each was schooled in the 
principles of swimming, diving, catching, passing, scoring, inter- 
fering, tackling and breaking, until these points had been thor- 
oughly mastered, and only then did the team practise begin. But 
again, no player was allowed in unprepared. Reeder instituted 
blackboard practice and saw that everyone attended it. Placing 
before his assembled squad the possible formations, he made play- 
ers selected at random explain the duties of every position 
in each formation. By this system he obliged every player to 
use his brains, and he found out the amount of water polo Iut 
telligence that each possessed. He also imparted to each the 
ideas of all the others, he taught them how to fill every position 
and he brought to light many new plays. 

The progress which the innovation was responsible for no one 
realized until the aggregation of yearlings from the Knicker- 
bocker Athletic Club defeated the formidable array of champions 
representing the New York Athletic Club. Reeder abandoned 
the game two years later, but his good work lived after him 
and some of his team mates held the championship for many 
years by following his teachings. 




Fig. J. HOW TO GET A SAFE GRIP ON THE BALL. 
Fingers are sunk into the rubber. 

Fig. I HOW TO TAKE THE BALL FROM 
A FORWARD AFTER TACKLING HIM. 



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HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED TO-DAY 
IN AMERICA 

Water polo as played to-day in America is rather dangerous 
for outdoors, and indoor pools are generally used. It is a con- 
test between two teams of six, having as object the touching 
of the opponent's goalboard with an inflated rubber ball seven 
inches in diameter, which the referee throws into the. water at 
start of play. 

In order to score, the' ball has to be touched to the goal while 
in the hand of a pla3'er; it cannot be thrown. The goals are 
spaces four by one foot, situated at each short end of the playing 
area, eighteen inches above the water level. The size of the 
playing area is optional, though the recognized dimensions are 
60 X 40 feet or 25 x 75 feet, with a uniform depth of seven feet 
of water. Imaginary lines are drawn across the tank (see Fig. 
T), parallel to the short ends, at four and fifteen feet from 
them. The first, called four-foot line, serves as protection to the 
goal tenders and cannot be crossed until the ball is within; the 
other is the foul line and serves to mark the spot on which the 
forwards line up on being given a free trial. The four-foot line 
also marks the goal section, a space 4x8 feet, in which indis- 
criminate tackling is allowed when the ball is within. . 

Each team of six is divided into a forward line (centre, right 
forward and left forward) whose duty it is to attack the op- 
ponent's goal; and a backfield of three (half-back, right goal- 
tender and left goal-tender) upon whom devolves the defense of 
the home goal. 

At the start of play the two teams line up at their respective 
ends (see Fig. Q), the referee places the ball in the middle of 
the playing area. and then blows a whistle. At this signal the 
twelve players dive in, the forwards to make a dash for the 




Fig. K. how THE FORWARD PROTECTS HIS TEAM- 
MATE— Method used in breaking the hold of a back who is 
tackling the man with the ball. 

Fig. L. a high TACKLE— Encircling the forward 
with arms over the right shoulder and under the left, 
by which method the tackl6 keeps his head above 
water while submerging antagonist. 



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ball, the backs to take up their positions. The forward who first 
reaches the ball tosses it back to the defense men (see Fig. 
E) who hold it until the line of attack is formed and then 
pass, it back. Immediately a fierce scrimmage takes place and 
either a score is made or the ball changes side and a scrim- 
mage occurs at the other end. After a score the teams line up 
as at start of play. 

Time of play is sixteeii minutes, actual, divided into two halves 
of eight minutes each, with aa intermission of five minutes be- 
tween halves. Only two substitutes are allowed, and they can 
only be used to replace an injured or exhausted player. 




Fig. F. scoring OVER AN OPPONENT BY TACKLING HIM HIGH. 




Fig M a GOOD TACKLE-Showing also how the forward 

holds the ball out of reach of his assailant. 
Fig N. a HOPELESS NECK HOLD-Showing one method of 
taking the ball away from the forward. 



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PREPARATORY WORK 

No man should attempt to play water polo who is not in the 
best possible physical condition. Before joining the squad, every 
candidate, be he a novice coming to learn the game, or a veteran 
resuming training, should prepare himself for the hard work 
in sight. I don't mean that he should be down to edge, but in 
good ruddy health. As a matter of fact, a man is far better 
off if he can start the season with eight or ten pounds of extra 
avoirdupois; and. four or five pounds above "pink of condition" 
may be carried throughout the season with good result. They 
will prevent one's getting cold while in the water and keep one 
from going stale, a very easy matter in water polo. 

Preliminary exercise should be taken daily for a week or two 
in anticipation of starting practise. Long swims are advisable 
at this early date, but should be abandoned while preparing for^ 
a contest as one sprints only in a game. 

The best system to follow is a very simple one. 

A few minutes in the steam room (not more than five) or 
some calistnenics to warm up the blood, then a fast hundred. 
This done, rest until you have regained your breath. Taking 
the water polo ball next, pass it to given points of the tank to 
secure accuracy and sprint after it each time. Then get against 
the side of the tank and placing the ball ten or twelve feet away, 
try to secure it with one hand on a push-off. This, done half a 
dozen times daily, will ensure accurate passing, catching and 
obviate fumbling. 

Another excellent exercise is to place the ball fifteen or twenty 
feet from you and then swim after it under water, trying to get 
it without coming to the surface. This has the double object of 
getting you used to underwater work and accustoms you to 
looking for the ball while submerged in a scrimmage. 




Fig. O. When the man with the ball faces you and has his right arm 
out in front to protect himself against your tackle, seize his right 
wrist with your right hand and .wist him around fast until— 

(Fig. p.) his back is towards you and you can put a back hold on 
him; then he is at your mercy, and you can take the ball from him. 



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Gymnasium work is not advisable unless one's physical condi- 
tion is badly in need of building up, and even then only the 
lightest kind should be taken. It has too great a tendency to 
harden the muscles; a swimmer's should be soft and pliable. 

Breathing exercise can be highly recommended, there is 
nothing better for the wind. A good system is to take it while 
walking in the open air. By inhaling for the space of six steps, 
and exhaling for six, the lungs are properly worked. In cold 
w^eather breathe through the nose. 

In regard to food, a hearty mixed diet is the best. One may 
also take a little beer, ale or claret, at dinner, with beneficial 
effect. 

Smoking, on the other hand, is harmful, and one should ab- 
stain from tobacco in any form. As for tea, coffee, drugs and 
intoxicants, they should be used in great moderation. 

A habit which is prevalent and which is the cause of many 
ills is the standing around the pool, w^et. This should be avoided. 
If you want to watch what is going on, dry off thoroughly, and 
put on a bathrobe. 

In going into the water, never forget to place cotton in your 
ears, and again when you come out change it for a fresh piece, 
until the ear is dry. Cold in the ear and other complaints can 
thus be avoided. 

Do not abuse the steam and hot rooms, they are the death 
of snap. 



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HOW TO DEVELOP THE GREEN 
PLAYER 

The game of water polo is such a strenuous one that even the 
best of men often tackle it with misgivings. The green player 
should on no account attempt to take part even in a scrub game 
until he has thoroughly mastered the rudiments. The man who 
goes iii against an experienced tackier, ignorant of the means 
of protecting himself, receives punishment so severe as to give 
him a completely erroneous idea of the game. 

If the candidate has followed the suggestions given above he 
will be physically able to stand the gruelling, but more is needed ; 
he should be able to take care of himself. To teach him how, 
he must be taken in hand alone, and shown the various tackles 
and breaks. 

This is best done on terra firma ; in the water the man will be 
thinking of the ducking in sight and his mind will not be in re- 
ceptive moocl. It is also essential to make him understand a hold 
thoroughly before proceeding with another. 

Once a man has the movements learned, he can be put in the 
water with a skilled player and allowed to practise on the latter, 
who should let him secure the holds without opposition at first, 
but gradually increase the resistance until he becomes proficient. 
If there is no one to coach and no good player to practise against 
the new men should work on each other. 

Water polo holds are a good deal a matter of individuality, 
each man builds up a set of his own, but one tackle and one 
break will serve as a foundation for all. 

To learn the tackle, give your co-worker the ball and let him 
come toward you. When he's a couple of feet off, take a good 
hard stroke, lift yourself as high out of the water as you can, 
throw your arm around his neck, and pulling his head down until 



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it is jammed hard against your chest, wind your legs around his 
body (see Fig. M). Then you have him at your mercy, and 
30U can proceed to take the ball away from him. This tackle 
should be learned by forwards and backs alike, all need it. 

The best break known (see Figs. A, B, C) is the following: 
We will suppose that you carry the ball in the right hand. On 
approaching your opponent throw your left shoulder forward, 
presenting a three-quarter view. To tackle you effectively he 
must use his right arm, as you could easily repel a left-handed 
one in your position. As soon as his right arm goes up, place 
your left hand squarely under his armpit (Fig. A) and let your- 
self sink, twisting around (Fig. B), face toward him, as you 
pass under, and as soon as you are on your back force his body 
over you. Then plant both feet on him (Fig. C) and shove 
off. In most cases, if you succeed, you will find yourself between 
your opponent and his goal, where all you have to do is to 
touch the board for a score. 

To use the legs at every possible chance should be a principle 
of the player. Once an opponent is caught in a good leg-hold 
iC is rendered helpless. Incidentally, the wise player ceases 
struggling when he recognizes that he is caught beyond freeing. 
It is an excellent rule also to avoid being tackled uselessly; if a 
body encounter is liable to let you out best, or will help your 
side, go into it heart and soul, just as hard as you know how, 
but never make a senseless sacrifice. 

Passing and catching .are all important factors in water polo 
and should be practised constantly. In passing it is well to 
bear in mind that the object in view is to give the ball securely 
to one's team mate. Pass high and carefully ; a low throw may 
be intercepted and a hard one fumbled. Specially in close quar- 
ters high passing is essential. 

To cover one's opponent when the other side has the ball 
and get away f»om him when one's own has it, should be the 
religion of every player. In covering him, always stay back of 
him, where 3^ou can watch him, and tackle him just in the nick 
of time if the ball is passed to him. 



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Many green men have an idea that one knows intuitively how- 
to score, but it is not so. The various ways must be learned. 
One only does in a game what one has become used to in 
practise, for there is little time or chance to think in the excite- 
ment of a keen contest, and it is those things which have been 
ground into one by dint of repetition that stand by one. To 
get used to scoring place yourself three or four yards from goal 
and then sink yourself, or let someone else put you under, and 
try to come up and hit the board with eyes closed ; you will soon 
find wha{ a difference practise makes. You must also learn how 
to hurdle by letting someone tread water between you and goal 
and score by placing your free hand on his shoulder and lifting 
yourself over. 

A short course of the above and you will be ready to line up. 



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CHOOSING THE PLAYERS 

In choosing players to form a team the fact should be taken 
Into consideration that there are man}^ attributes which go to 
making the good player. Speed in swimming, tackling ability, 
strength, endurance, pluck, aggressiveness, alertness in taking 
advantage of opportunities, good handling of the ball, good water- 
manship, underwater skill, coolness in trying moments, good 
head and willingness to sacrifice brilliant individual achievements 
to team work should all count in the decision. The strongest, 
hardest and best tackier in the world will be of no use whatso- 
ever if he has no head. A weak tackier who knows how to hus- 
band his resources and bring them into play at the right mo- 
ment is worth twice as much. 

For centre a big man and a fast one does best ; his duty it 
is to swim for the ball and to protect the scorer. For forwards 
take men who are good at underwater work, who are aggressive 
and plucky, who are broad-minded enough not to care who 
scores as long as the team gets the point, who will know how to 
seize opportunities in a flash and who knows not what it is to 
give in. 

For half-back an endurant swimmer is needed who can stand 
plenty of work and who can be taught to cover his man with- 
out letting him get out of reach- under any pretext. And as goal- 
tenders put cool-headed men, preferably heavy ones, who can 
tackle hard and know how to hold their tackles. Never allow a 
nervous or excitable player on the defense. 

The team chosen, it should be lined up for practise, but before 
we go into the team work let us look over the duties of the dif- 
ferent positions. 

THE FORWARDS. 

Upon the three forwards rests the task of scoring points for 
their team. They have by now learned all that they need know 



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individually, and they must be taught how to attack the enemy's 
camp together. 

The aim of the forwards should be to eliminate either by 
force or by stratagem one of the backs. In olden days this was 
accomplished by rushing four men instead of three, at start of 
play, then if the attack failed it meant a score^ to the other side. 
Modern water polo teaches how three can score against three. 
A good way to eliminate the half-back is to mass around him. 
When he is surrounded the man he turns his back to tackles him 
from behind and shoves him under hard ; then, before he can 
come to the surface again all three spring at the two remaining 
defenders. The speed at which this play is executed generally 
accounts for its success or failure. It is the quick opening of the 
foot ball game. 

At start of play the centre swim§ for the ball and the 
other two without paying any attention to him go and station 
themselves just beyond the opponent's four-foot line, one on 
each side of the tank. If the adversaries get the ball, the centre 
may fall back to assist the defense, but if he gets it, he passes 
(he should really flip if he knows how) back to his own goal 
tenders. Then he proceeds to form his line of attack, the ball 
is passed back to him (he is generally the free man, as both 
forwards are covered), and he dashes into the goal tender 
giving the ball at the same time to the man who is to carry 
it in. 

It may be well here to caution the forwards against crossing 
the four-foot line ahead of the ball; it is a foul and kills a score. 
They should also watch the back who is covering them closely. 
If one attempts to swim down and help the attack he should be 
followed so as to equalize matters. 

The forwards must never attack shoulder to shoulder, as it 
enables one back to take two men and leaves the other back free. 

Coming now to the system of attack, there are three forma- 
tions around which all others are built. By learning them well 
a team will know quite as much water polo as is necessary to win. 
The trouble with most teams is that they pay too much attention 
to tricks and too little to straight polo. 



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The first formation is for an underwater goal. The forwards 
advance on a line. The man carrying the ball precedes the 
others into the four- foot line and allows himself to be jumped, 
meeting the goal tender with the break shown in Figs. A, B, C; 
if he succeeds in evading the tackle and getting through, he just 
touches the board for a point. Meanwhile as the goal tender 
jumps him, the centre tackles the goal tender and puts on him 
the tackle shown in Fig. K, which often frees the under man 
and allows him to score. Quick movements both on the part 
of the scorer and of the centre, as well as speed in approaching, 
better one's chances a lot. In this play the other forward just 
covers the third back and keeps in readiness to secure the ball 
if it is fumbled. 

The second formation is for the hurdle. We will suppose the 
right forward is to score. The ball is given to the left forward, 
and centre gets outside of the left goal tender. Then the ball 
is passed to right forward who promptly passes into the goal 
section ; immediately, centre tackles left goal tender and before 
the right goal tender can circle them, right forward leans on 
centre's shoulder, lifts himself over, and scores as in Fig. G. 
This play is not practicable when the defense plays two half- 
backs and only one goal tender, unless one of the half-backs is 
drawn over. But occasions often present themselves in a game 
where the hurdle can be used. 

The last formation which has come to be practised a lot of 
late consists in having the forwards tackle the three defense men 
individually, pass the ball into the goal section and trust to get- 
ting there first. It's a good play, but an awfully risky one, and 
I think if records had been kept they would show many more 
failures than successes. 

The hundreds of other formations incidental to these three 
cannot be gone into, but even one of these plays mastered to 
perfection will win every game. For the unexpected results of 
failures to score directly on these formations, no system can be 
advocated; they make opportunities for the quick-witted. 

.It is well to repeat here that while the forwards are trying 



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these formations the backs should only tackle lightly so as to 
get them used to the work necessary, after breaking through. As 
times goes by, though, the tackles should gradually be made 
harder. 

All players should remember, too, that the preliminary ex- 
ercises advocated earlier in this book will be very beneficial if 
kept up throughout the period of active training. 



THE BACKS. 

There are two systems of defense now in vogue. In one, 
two goal-tenders, stationed on either side of the goal and one 
half-back patroling the fifteen-foot line, are used. In the other 
one goal-tender guards the goal and two half-backs cover the 
opponent forwards. The former system is distinctive of the 
East, the latter of the West. 

Much can be said in favor of each. With a fast set of backs 
the Western method is more efhcient, with a slow one it is 
often fatal. A great point made by advocates of the two half- 
back system is that it kills the forwards' chances of team work 
since each man is practically covered by his adversary. This may 
and may not be an advantage. If a forward stronger than his 
opposing back is found, a score cannot be avoided in this coupling 
system every time the said forward gets the ball. All that can 
be said to the backs about this disposition of players is : Cover 
your men like shadows ; never let them get out of reach of your 
hand, and perfect yourself in the art of taking the ball away from 
an opponent so that you can come out best in every (iual en- 
counter. It is simplified playing. 

For the Eastern game the two goal-tenders should station 
themselves about a foot to each side of the goal and the half- 
back hover around the opposing centre, and never let him out 
of his sight, tackling him without mercy every time the ball is 
within four feet. In this he should be particularly careful on 
the underwater play ; the centre should never be allowed to get 
a hold on the back who is tackling the man with the ball. 



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The hurdle will be impossible if the half-back sticks to the 
centre and the throw-in can be avoided by the backs tackling 
high so that they have their head above water while the others 
are submerged, thus having the best chance to reach the ball 
first and pass it out. 

A good tackle for the goal-tenders is in Fig. L. Forward has 
ball in right hand held up behind him ; jump high and land in 
front of him with body upright, legs open and arms wide ; throw 
right arm over his left shoulder, left arm under his right armpit, 
and close legs about his waist. Now put your chin on his head 
and hold him under until the ball comes up. 

Goal-tenders should not play too close together and should 
on no account let go of a tackle until the ball is above water. 
The half-back should stick to one man and not try to play the 
entire forward trio. It will tire him out to no purpose. All 
three should be on the alert for low passes. An intercepted ball 
by taking the possibility of an attack from the forwards may 
mean a score to you and maybe the winning point. If unable 
to secure it, bat it out, take a quick push-off and get there first. 



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DEVELOPING THE TEAM 

After the players have been chosen and given their positions 
which they seem best fitted for, it is wise to keep them there and 
not shift them about daily as some coaches do. Blackboard prac- 
tice is commendable, specially with a green team, for it gives 
each man a clear idea of his own duties as well as of those of 
all his team mates. 

To develop the team only the six players should be used. The 
three forwards line up on the fifteen-foot line and the three 
backs behind the four-foot line. Let a sort of signal practice 
be indulged in first, allowing the forwards to go through the 
process of scoring without opposition, then, as I've indicated be- 
fore, begin easy tackling and increase by degrees. 

Begin with only five or six minutes of work and lengthen a 
minute at a time every day, until you have the men able to 
stand twenty minutes of steady work. After practise let them 
rest for five or ten minutes and then sprint 50 or 100 yards. 
Practise should not be held every day. Three times a week, with 
a few sprints on odd days will be quite sufficient. 

No man should be allowed to continue when exhausted ; it is 
injurious to him and it may losq a good player to the team, as 
many who enjoy strenuous games do not care to be punished too 
severely. 

Every man should play as hard as he can in practise; it is 
the only way of getting used to doing it in a game. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBEAEY. 



ON FOULING 

Strict adherence to rules is one of the things that everyone 
should be careful of in water polo. It never pays to foul and it 
often destroys the chances obtained through meritorious work. 
The rules give the list of punishable offenses, but a few extra 
recommendations will do no harm. Go into a match prepared to 
take slugging without retaliation; the man who slugs is not 
paying attention to his game, and you will eventually get the best 
of him, while of he offends badly enough to interfere with your 
playing he will surely be penalized. Crossing the four-foot line 
is one of the offenses that the forwards commit principally. 
Tackling by the suit and before the ball is within four feet is 
the chief fault with the backs. 

Three points which need explaining are : Kicking, swimming 
under water and hanging on to the side of the tank. 

Deliberate kicking is absolutely forbidden, but as the man 
with the ball is allowed to swim on his back, if anyone tries to 
tackle him while he does so he need not stop his leg movement. 
On the other hand, if he deliberately kicks to hurt, and the 
referee can easily see if he does, he will be punished. 

Swimming under water with the ball is also forbidden, but it 
being recognized that a man is often put under by an opponent 
and could never score unless he retained possession of the ball, 
allowances have been made. When tackled, a man may cover 
submerged a distance of not more than eight feet, and no rule 
forbids his crossing the four-fo.ot line under water. Should one 
sink purposely though, or be forced under by a team mate, an 
ensuing score is not allowed and the foul is punished by a free 
trial to the other side. 

Hanging on to the side of the tank for the purpose of resting 
is permissible. It is only a foul when the pla3er who is hanging 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 33 

on tries to take part in a play. One may be within a yard of 
where a goal is scored and hang on. Provided no attempt is 
made to help or prevent a score it is not a foul. 

Slugging is a foul at all times and so is unnecessary rough 
work. For one player to hold the ball over an opponent while 
another drowns him, simply to put him out of the game, comes 
under this heading. It is a most unsportsmanly procedure and 
any fair referee will condemn it and give it the extreme penalty. 



34 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 



PREPARING FOR A CONTEST 

A couple of weeks before an important match it is advisable 
to find scrub teams to practise against the regulars. Split up 
the forwards and backs by putting them on opposite teams, so 
that they will play against each other, but let them have the 
feeling of a feal game. 

During this period the centre should practise flipping the ball 
by timing his strokes so as to reach it with arm outstretched 
(as in Fig. E). It means a lot to have first possession of it, 
and it is generally secured by a touch only. 

Light work should mark the last three or four days, and no 
steam or hot room. Swim for exercise, and nothing else. 

Food has been spoken about, but for at least a week previous 
to the event pastry, pork, indigestible salads, coffee, tea and 
intoxicants should be abandoned altogether. Gassy drinks, like 
soda or ginger ale, are also best left alone. Eat sparingly be- 
fore practise, and if possible swim on an empty stomach. If 
you feel at all listless and out of sorts take a day's rest. 

On the day of the match try not to change any of your usual 
habits. It seems a universal habit among athletes to change 
their food, their drink, their work, and everything else because 
they are going to compete. It is the very worst thing they can 
do. Man is too much a creature of habit not to suffer by sud- 
den changes. Keep your mind occU]f)ied, too, and away from 
the worrying thought of what the outcome will be. 



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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 35 



A FEW POINTS FOR THE GAME 

On entering the tank for an important game every playef 
should forget his individuality and submit passively to the 
orders of the captain. There must be only one head for a team 
to succeed, and an order should be executed without hesitation 
and without questioning; right or wrong, the best results come 
through blind obedience. The man giving the orders often sees 
an opening that the other does not. 

Let no personal difference affect your game; play to win, not 
to pay off an old score. It is the goals made, not the men dis- 
abled, that give one victory, and victory is what every player 
should seek. 

To the forward, discrimination is a valuable asset. When 
caught in a tackle so far away from goal that getting free will 
not help you pass the ball at once, don't allow your opponent 
to punish you. But if you are nailed within easy reach of goal, 
fight as long as there is breath of life in you. Never mind how 
helpless the task may seem, a team mate may come to the 
rescue at any moment, and then you'll score. 

The forward should always play the ball in preference to the 
man and keep free as much as possible. And above all — play 
fast and hard. 



I GOAL I 

GOAL 
SECTION 



4 Ft. Line 



15 Ft. Line 



Centre Line 



15 Ft. Line 



4 Ft. Line 



GOAL 
SECTION 

I GOAL l' 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. «f 

AMERICAN RULES OF WATER POLO 

I. The ball shall be the regulation white rubber association 
foot ball not less than 7 inches nor more than 8 inches in diam- 
eter. 

II. The goals shall be spaces 4 feet long and 12 inches wide 
marked "Goal" in large letters. One shall be placed at either 
end of the tank, 18 inches above the water-line equally distant 
from either side. 

III. To score a goal the goal must be touched b}' the ball in 
the hand of an opposing player and the greatest number of goals 
shall count game. 

IV. The ball shall be kept on or as near the surface of the 
water as possible and shall never intentionally be carried under 
water. No goal shall be allowed when scored by an under-water 
pass. 

V. The contesting teams shall consist of six a side, with two 
reserve men who can be substituted at any time when the ball is 
not in play. A player withdrawn cannot return to play. Only 
six prizes shall be given to the winning team. 

VI. Time of play shall be 16 minutes actual time, divided in 
two halves of 8 minutes each and 5 minutes' rest between halves. 
Time occupied by disputes, free trials for goal, repairing suits, 
and lining up after a goal has been scored shall not be reckoned 
as time of play. 

VII. The captains shall be playing members of teams they rep- 
resent and shall toss for choice of ends of tank. The ends shall 
be changed at half time. 

VIII. The referee shall throw the ball in the centre of the 
tank and the start for the ball shall be made only at the sound 
of the whistle. 

IX. A ball going out of the tank shall be returned to the place 
from which it was thrown ^nd given to the opposing team. 

X. A mark shall be made four feet from each goal on the side 
of the tank and an imaginary line between these marks shall be 
called the four-foot line. No man will be allowed within this 
line until the ball is within it. The goal tenders, limited to two, 



38 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 

of the defending side are alone exempt from this rule. When 
the ball is within the goal line the goal tenders shall not be al- 
lowed any artificial support other than the bottom of the tank. 

XI. No player is allowed to interfere with an opponent unless 
such an opponent is within four feet of the ball, except when the 
ball is within the goal section, when indiscriminate tackling will 
be allowed in the goal section. The goal section to be a space 
of four feet by eight feet within the goal line and between two 
parallel lines drawn at right angles to the goal line and distant 
two feet from either end of the goal. 

XII. Upon a goal being gained, the opposite teams shall go 
:o their own end of the tank, and the ball shall be thrown by the 
referee into the centre and play started as at beginning of game. 

XIII. Each team shall have two judges, one at each goal line, 
who, upon a goal being made, shall notify the referee and an- 
nounce the same. 

Only in case the judges disagree shall the referee have power 
to decide whether a goal be fairly made or not. 

XIV. The referee shall decide all fouls, and if in his opinion a 
player commits a foul he shall caution the team for the first of- 
fence and give the opponents a free trial for goal at each suc- 
ceeding foul. 

A free trial for goal will be given by lining up three backs of 
the defending team within the 4-foot line and giving three for- 
wards of the opposing team the ball on the 15-foot line, when 
they may try for a goal until a goal is scored or the ball goes 
outside the 15-foot line. Only three men from each side will be 
allowed within the 15-foot line, until the ball goes outside that 
line or a goal is scored. 

Fouls. — It shall be a foul to tackle an opponent if the ball is 
not within four feet of him or to hold him by any part of his 
costume. It shall be a foul to cross the 4-foot line ahead of the 
ball, unless forced over by an opponent, or to hang on to the 
sides of the tank except for the purpose of resting. 

Unnecessary rough work -may, within the discrimination of the 
referee, either be counted a foul or the referee may put the 
offender out of the tank until a goal is scored or the half ends. 



OFFICIAL RULES FO R ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS. 

<iZ^^i following list contains the Group and the Number of the book of 
fmnJ^Lp. nf wlV^'*^'"^ '", T^]'^^ the rules wanted are contained. See 
front pages of book for com lete hst of Spalding's Athletic Library 



Event. 



All-Round Athletic Cham 

pionship 

A. A. U. Athletic Rules . . . 

A. A. U. Boxing Rules 

A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules. 
A. A. U. Water Polo Rules 
A, A. U. Wrestling Rules. . 

Archery 

Badminton 

Base Ball 

Indoor 

Basket Ball, Official 

Collegiate 

Women's 

Water 

Basket Goal 

Bat Ball 

Betting ,. 

Bowling 

Boxing— A. A. U.. Marquis 
of Queensbury, London 

Prize Ring 

Broadsword (mounted) 

Caledonian Games 

Canoeing 

Children's Games 

Court Tennis 

Cricket 

Croquet 

Curling 

Dog Racing 

Fencing 

Foot Ball 

Code of Rules 

Association (Soccer) 

English Rugby 

Canadian 

Golf 

Golf -Croquet 

Hand Ball 

Hand Polo \ 

Hand Tennis 

Hitch and Kick 

Hockey 

Ice " 

Field ; 

Garden 

Lawn 

Parlor ,., 

Ring 

Ontario Hockey Ass'n 

Indoor Base Ball 

Intercollegiate A. A. A. A. . 

I.-C. Gymnastic Ass'n 

Lacrosse 

U^S. I.-C. Lacrosse League 



12 



No. 



162 

55 

55 

23 

189 

194 

3 

138 

14 

55 

165 

2 

334 

2a 

55 

332 

5 

188 

13 

188 

194 

55 

304 

6 

154 

188 

188 

188 

55 

256 



Event. 



307 



201 
337 



Lawn Bowls 

Lawn Games 

Lawn Tennis 

Obstacle Races 

Olympic Game Events— Mar- 
athon Race. Stone Throw 
ing with Impetus, Spear 
Throwing, HellenicMethod 
of Throwing Discus, Dis- 
cus.GreekStylefor Youths 

Pigeon Flying 

Pin Ball ;." 

Playground Ball 

I Polo (Equestrian) 

I Polo. Rugby 

Polo. Water (A. A. U.) . . . . 

jPotato Racing 

Professional Racing, Shef 

field Rules 

Public Schools Athletic 
League Athletic Rules. . . 
Girls' Branch; including 
Rules for School Games 

Push Ball 

Push Ball, Water ['. 

Quoits 

Racquets * 

Revolver Shooting .* , 

Ring Hockey 

Roller Polo '.'.'.',,' 

Roller Skating Rink 

Roque 

Rowing [[ 

Sack Racing ..". 

Shuffleboard 

Skating '"" 

Skittles .'■ 

Snowshoeing 

Squash Racquets ' .' 

Swimming 

Tether Tennis 

Three-Legged Race 

Volley Ball 

Wall Scaling 

Walking ;;;;; 

Water Polo (American) 

Water Polo (English) 

Wicket Polo 

Wrestling 

Y. M. C. A. All-Round Test 
Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules. 
Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules 
Y.M.C.A. Pentathlon Rules, 
Y.M.C.A. Volley Ball Rules. 



0. 




p 


No. 


O 




11 


207 


11 


188 


4 


4 


12 


55 



55 

55 

55 

306 

19f 

55 

311 

311 

55 

313 

314 

170 

55 

167 

194 

55 

180 

10 

10 

271 

128 

55 

55 

209 

55 

55 

194 

177 

188 

55 

188 
55 
55 

311 
55 

188 

236 

302 

302 

302 

302 

302 



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athletic contests. Particularly suitable also for Foot Ball and Skating. 
Heaviest sweater made. In stock colors. Each, $9.00 

No. A. "Intercollegiate. " In stock colors. Special weight. 7.00 

No. B. Heavy weight. In stock colors. . 6.00 





Spalding Combined Knitted Mufller and 
Chest Protector 

No. M. Special weight; highest quality 
worsted in solid stock colors to match our 
sweaters. . Each, SI. 25 



PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 
WITHOUT NOTICE 



Shaker 



Sweater 




In Stock BMfflliniinnniJd Sizes 30 
Colors "■■ " fiUWI II I I HI I H: lilli l liJit*' ^g ^^ j^^_ 

Fills a demand for as heavy a weight 
as our "Highest Quality" grade. 

but at a lower price. 
No. 3. Standard weight, slightly 
lighter than No. B. Each, $4.00 

Spalding Vest Collar Sweater 




No. BG. Bestquality worsted, good 
weight; with extreme open or low 
neck. In stock colors. Ea..$6.QO 



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'ALDING JACKET SWEATERS 



STOCK COLORS 

CICAY WHITE 

ORANGE MAROON 

BLACK SCARUET 

SPECIAL NOTICE-We 



PLAIN COLORS— All Spalding Sweaters are supplied in any of the following stock 
colors at regular prices. Other colors to order only In any quality 50c. each extra.' 

CARDINAL COLUMBIA BLUE OLIVE GREEN PURPLE OLD COLD 

NAVY BLUE PEACOCK BLUE IRISH GREEN YELLOW DRAB 

ROYAL BLUE DARK GREEN PINK SEAL BROWN 

vill furnish any of the solid color sweaters mentioned below with one color body and another 
color (not striped) collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge. This does not apply to the No. 3J 8 Boys' Sweater. 

Sizes 28 to U inch chest measurement. We alloiv four inches for stretch in all our sweaters, and sizes are 

marked accordingly. It is suggested, hoivever, that for very heavy men. a size about two inches larger than 

coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit, 

BUTTON FRONT 

No.VG. Best quality worsted, heavy 

weight, pearl buttons. Made in regu- 
lar stock colorSj^also in Dark Brown 

Mixture. ' .'Each, $7. CO 

No. DJ. Fine worsted, standa-l 

weight, pearl buttons, fine knit edgi i _ 

Made in regular stock colors, also )! 

Sage Gray. . Each, S6.00 

' Xo. 3j. Standard weight wool. Shaker 
J knit, pearl buttons. In stock colors. 
I ; Each, $5. CO 

f WITH POCKETS 

No. VGP. Best quality worsted, 

heavy weight, pearl buttons. In stock 

colors. With pocket on either side and 

a particularly convenient and popular :i°r;ganf''cZ7fslJpp^':el\]y'Se"2^itin 

style for golf players. Lach, $7.50 jacket sweaters at no extra charge. 

Spalding Special Base Ball Sweaters 

No. CDW. Good quality worsted, ribbed knit. In stock colors. Special trimmed 
edging and cuffs in stock colors supplied at no extra charge. Each, S5.J50 






Boys' Jacket Sweater 

No. 3JB. This is an all wool jacket sweater, 
with pearl buttons; furnished only in sizes from 
30 to 36 inches chest measurement. In stock 
colors. . . Each, S3.50 



Spalding Ladies' Sweaters 



Knit in the Spalding athletic stitch of 
best quality long fibre worsted; full 
fashioned to shape of body on special 
machine and finished by hand. Cuffs, 
pocket and edging of special stitch. 
Good quality pearl buttons. Patch 
pockets. Attractive in appearance 
and, being properly made, they fit 
well and give satisfactory wear. Fur- 
nished in regular stock colors. 
No. LDJ. Ladies' Sweater, regular 
button front. , '\Each, $8. CO 

No. LWJ. With special reversible 
collar, as on our Men's No. WJ 
Automobile Sweater. Each. S 1 . O . 




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SpdldinO New and Improved Worsted J^rS^yS 

Followlne sizes carried in stoclt regularly in all qualities: 28 to 44 Inch chest. 
Other sizes at an advanced price. 



We allow two inches jor stretch in all our Jerseys, and sizes are marked 
accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about 
two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit- 




Jerseys are being used more 
and more by base ball play- 
ers, especially for early 
Spring and late Fall games. 
The Spalding tine Includes a 
complete assortment of 
styles and qualities. 



STOCK rOT Off m plain colors— The lollowing slock colors are supplied in 
1 VVA VULiURO our worsted jerseys (NOT Nos. 6 or 6X) at regular prices. Other 
colors to order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 and 6X), 25c. each extra. 



Gray 

Orange 

Black 



Scarlet 
Cardinal 
Navy Blue 
Royal Blue 
Columbia Blue 



Peacock Blue Purple 

Dark Green Yellow 

Olive Green Seal Brown 

Irish Green Old Gold 

Pink Drab 



No. I P. Full regular made; that is, fashioned or knit to exact shape on 
the machine and then put together by hand, altogether different from 
cutting them out of a piece of material and sewing them up on a machine 
as are the majority of garments known as Jerseys. Special quality 
worsted. Solid stock colors Each, $4.50 

No. I OP, Worsted, fashioned. Solid 
stock colors, ^ach, S3. CO 

No. I 2P. Worsted; so1i(J stock colors. 
Each, $2.75 

No. 1 2XB. Boys' Jersey. Worsted. Fur- 
nished in sizes 26 to 36 inches chest 
measurement only. Solid stock colors 
only. No special orders. Each, $2. DO 



SPECIAL NOTICE 



We will furnish any of the 
above solid color Jerseys, 



(except Nos. 6 and 6X) with one color body and another 
color {not striped) collar and cuffs in stock colors only 
at no extra charge. ^ 



Spalding Cotton Jerseys 

No. 6. Cotton, good quality, fashioned, roll collar, full length sleeves. 
Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Gray and Maroon only,^. OEach, $ I .CO 

No. 6X. Cotton, same as No. 6, but with striped sleeves in following 
combinations only : Navy with White or Red stripe ; Black with 
Orange or Red stripe; Maroon with White stripe. . Each. $ 1 .25 

Woven Letters, Numerals or Designs 

tVe weave into our best grade Jerseys, No. IP, Letters. Numerals and Designs in special colors 
at desired. Prices quoted on application. Designs submitted. 



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SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

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QUALITY 



Spalding Coat Jerseys 

Following sizes carried in stock regularly in ail qualities : 28 to 44 inch chest. Other sizes at an advanced price. 

We allow two inches for stretch in all our Jerseys, and sizes are marked accordingly. 

It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size aboiit two inches larger than 

coat measurement be ordered to instirea comfortable fit- 

< . ; STOCK COLORS v ; 

Gray Black Maroon Cardinal Royal Blue Peacock Blue Olive Green Pink Yellow Old Gold 

Orange White Scarlet IVavy Columbia Blue Dark Green Irish Green Purple Seal Brown Drab 

PLAIN COLORS — The above slock colors are supplied in our worsted jerseys (NOT Nos. 6 or 6X) at regular orices. Jlher 

colors lo order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 or 6X) 2Sc. each :xtra. 

STRIPES AND TRIMMINGS— Supplied as specified in any ol Uie above stock colors (not more than two colors in any garment ) 

at regular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 or 6X) 2Sc. each extra. 




The Spalding Coat Jerseys are made of the 
same worsted yarn from which we manu- 
facture our better grade Jerseys, Nos. lOP 
and 12P, and no pains have been spared to 
turn them out in a well made and attrac- 
tive manner. Plain solid stock colors 
(not striped) or one solid stock color body 
and sleeves with different stock color 
solid trimming (not striped) on cuffs, 
collar and front edging. Pear! buttons 
No. I OC. Same grade as our No. lOP. 

£ach. S3.50 
No. I 2C. Same grade as our No. 12P. 

•Each. $3.00 

No. I OCP. Pockets, otherwise same as 

No. IOC. Each. S4.25 



in<cxixz>Di 



Spalding Striped 
and V-Neck Jerseys 

Note list of stock colors above 

No. lOPVV. Good quality worsted, same 

grade as No. lOP. Solid stock color body 

and sleeves, with 6-inch stock color stripe 

around body. . Each. $3.50 



Nos. 10PW and 12PW 

No. I 2PW. Worsted; solid stock 

color body and sleeves with 6-inch 

stock color stripe around body. 

Each, S3. 00 

No. I OPX. Good quality worsted, 
fashioned ; solid stock color body, 
with stock color striped sleeves, 
usually alternating two inches of 
same color as body, with narrow 
stripes of any other stock color. 
Each, S3.60 





No. t2PV 

No. 1 2PV Worsted, solid stock 
colors, with V-neck instead of full 
collar as on regular jerseys. 

Each. $3.00 

No. I2PX. Worsted, solid stock 
color body, with stock color striped 
sleeves, usually alternating two 
inches of same color as body, with 
narrow stripes of any other stock 
color. . , Each, $3.00 



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TRADEMARK "^Klf 



QUALITY 



STOCK COLORS Cray Orange 



I^LAIN COL.ORS— All Spalding Stockings are supplied in any ol Ihr colors drsignaird, at 
regular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality except No. 4R, 25c. per pair extra. 
TRIPES Striped Stockings are supplied in any ol the colors noted (not more than two colors) 

egular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality except No. 4KC. 25c. per pair extra. 

J.~VV> designate three shades which are sometimes called KED: These are Scarlet, Cardinal 
and Maroon. Uhere KEU is specified on order Scarlet will be supplied. 



Black 


Royal Blue 


Pink 


While 


Columbia Blue 


Purple 


Maroon 


Peacock Blue 


Yellow 


Scarlet 


Dark Green 


Seal Brown 


Cardinal 


Olive Creen 


Old Gold 


Navy 


Irish Green 


Drab 



Spalding Stockings 



Our " Highest Quality" StOCliingS are best qual- 
ity wor.'^ted, have white mercerized cotton feet, are heavy 

ribbed, full fashioned, hug the leg closely but comfortably, 

~^ , • ■^ and are very durable. ,' ". -*. 

3-0. Plain stock colors, best worsted, white mercerized feet Pair, $l.50 

3-OS. Alternate striped, stock colors, bestqual- I No. 3-OC. Calf with one stripe 4 in. wide, stock colors, 
irsted, white mercerized feet. " ,Pair, SI .75 1 best quality worsted, white mercerized feet.Pr.,S J 75 

SPALDING RIBBED STOCKINGS (All have White Cotton Feet) 

STRIPE 4 INCHES WIDE AROUND CALF-Stock Colors 

No. I RC. Heavy weJKlit. good quality worsted. ^' Pair, $ I . I O 

\'o. 2RC. Medium weight, all wool • " I .OO 

\o. 3RC. Cood weight, all wool ■». * " .75 

Xo. 4RC. Striped Cotton. Stock colors only. No specials '< '' " .40 

STRIPED 2-INCH ALTERNATE-Slochings striped alternately not carried in stock al our stores 

but will be made specially in stock colors noted above at prices specified. 
No. iRS. Heavy weight, good quality worsted. .' '^ Pair, SI.IO 

No. 2RS, Medium weight, all wool -." " I .OO 

No. 3RS. Good weight, all wool " . « " .7^ 

PLAIN STOCK COLORS WITH WHITE COTTON FEET ' , 
No. IR. Heavy weight, good quality worsted. Pair, SI.OO 
No. 2R. Medium weight, all wool. ..." -SO 

No. 3R. Good weight, all wool. . . . '] .60 

No. 4R. Cotton. Plain stock colors only, no specials." .25 

SPECIAL WHITE BASE BALL STOCKINGS 
BB. Natural wnite stockings, lightweight, to be worn under regular colored stockmgs 

> SPALDING LEATHER BELTS ' : 





No. 
IRS; 



Pair, 15c. 



30 



'^•^•'^ '-^r '' '^''^" r^-^^^" C:ir^i^^i^ No. 805. Genu- 
ine pigskin, hand 
made. Nickel 
<X^'^ 1^ buckle. Each, S2.00 
0. 804. Hand made, 1'^ inch, black leather. 
Nickeled harness buckle. .^Z V Each, $ I .OO 
). 803. Hogskin leather. Light tan color. Nick- 
eled buckle. . . . — -- ^ Each, $ I .OO 
). 808. Hand made, l^t inch black leather. 
Brass harness buckle. .4-'— s Each, SI. OO 
J. 807. Black bridle leather, \ inch wide. Brass 
liarress buckle. . tC^^i^^- Each, 7 5c 




No. 806. Black leather, ?« in. wide. Black harness 

buckle. . . .-rpi»-y Each, 75c. 

No. 802. Buff or Brown leather Jined with patent 

leather, 1'4 inch wide, -.- _ .~-^ Each, 75c. 
No. 80 I . Fine I'i inch leather belt. Black or Tan. 

Heavy harness buckle. -.^^c^',. Each, 60c. 
No. OOO. Tan or Black leather belt, l^j inch wide. 

Fine harness buckle. . ^-^^ Each, 60c. 

No. 725. \H inch heavy leather, heavy nickeled 

harness buckle. Colors: Tan, Orange or Black. 

~r- Each, 50c. 

No. 754. V-i inch nickel harness buckle. Colors: 

Tan or Orange. . -^', Each, 40c. 



Spalding " Special " Leather Base Ball Belt 

No. 400. This black leather l''i-inch belt is specially shaped for athletic 
use, particularly base ball. Heavy harness buckle- .Each, 75c. 

No. 400 
Orsted Web Belts — Colors : Red, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, RIack, white. lUarooc 
3-0. Special League Belt, leather lined; la^ge nickel-plated buckle. 



Each, lOc. 



cJach, $ I .OO 
r. 2. Worsted Belt, with two metal buckles. . "■^ .50 

. 47. Worsted Belt, with one leather covered buckle.^ " -- 50 
lalding Cotton Web BeltS-Colors; Red, WJiite, Rojal Blue, Maroon, Navy Blue ^^ 3.0 _ . . ^ 

\>. 23. Cotton Belt, two metal buckles. Each, 35c. I No. 4. Cotton Belt, one metal buckle. -Each, 25c. 
No. 5. Cotton Belt. . 




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•TRADE-MARK TuTiif 



Spalding Elastic Supporters ' 




No. 2. Best Canton flan- 
nel, with elastic pieces on 
side, . . Each, 50c. 



No. 3. Like No. 2, but 
open mesh front. 

Each, 50c. 



Spalding All Elastic Supporter (Black) 



Made of good qual i ty bl ac k 
covered elastic. Waist- 
band six inches wide. Fur- 
nished in small, medium 
and large. 

Ro. DX. Each, $1.25 



t 



w 



J 



Spalding Supporters 




No. I . Best Canton flan- 
nel, one in box. 

Each, 25c. 
No. X. Same as No. 1- but 
cheaper in quality 20c. 



No. A. Swimming Sup- 
porter. For water polo, 
bathing and swimming. 
Buttons at side and fitted 
with draw-string. 

Each, 50c. 




Spalding Suspensories 

THE "SPALDING" STYLE 
No. 70. Non-elastic bands, knit- 
ted sack. Each, 25c. 
No. 7 I . Elastic buttock bands, 
knitted sack Each, 35c. 
No. 72. Elastic bands, knitted 
sack. . Each, 50c. 
No. 73%. Elastic bands, silk 
sack. Each, 7 5c. 
No. 76. Silklsands, finest silk sack. Each, 9 1 .25 | 



No. 2, 

No. 3. 

mings. 
Xo. 4 

mi 



BIKE JOCKEY STRAP SUSPENSORY 

For athletes, base ball, foot ball, 
tennis players, etc. All elastic ; 
no buckles. Three sizes: Small, to 
fit waist 22 to 28 inches; Medium, 
30 to 38 inches ; Large, 40 to 48 in- 
ches. No. 5. Each, 75c. 



" OLD POINT COMFORT " STYLE 

Lisle thread sack. 

Each, S J .OO 

Fine suk sack, satin trim- 
Each, SI .25 

Silk oands, satin trim- 
ngs, finest silk sack. 

Each, SI.50 




Pat. Nov. 30, 1887 



SPECIAL COMBINATION SUSPENSORY 
(ALL ELASTIC) 

Made of same material as in the 
regular Bike Suspensory, but with 
waist-band eight inches wide, pro- 
viding additional support needed . 
during rigid training and athletic 
contests. Sizes: Small, 22 to 28 in- 
ches ; Medium, 30 to 38 inches ; 
Large, 40 to 48 inches. No. B6 




Each. $1.50 



Spalding leather Abdomen Protector 

) Heavy sole leather, 

well padded with 

quilted lining and 

non-elastic bands, 

with buckles at 

side and elastic at 

back. For boxing, 

hockey, foot ball. 

No other supporter necessary 

with this style. 

No.S Each, $3.00 




Spalding 
Aluminum 
Abdomen 
Protector 

Aluminum, 
edges well 
padded with 
rubber. Elas- 
tic cross bands 
and belt. 

No. 3. Each, S3.60 




Spalding Wire Abdomen Protector 

Heavy wire, well 
padded with wool 
fleece and chamois. 
Leather belt, straps; 
forfastening. Used 
with any of our reg- 
ular supporters or 
suspensories. - 
Each, $2. CO 




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flUALITY 



Spalding Leather Wrist Supporters 




No. 50. Grain lea- 
ther, lined, single 
strap-and-buckle. 

Each, 20c. 

No. I OO. Solid belt 
leather, tan or black, 
single strap-and- 
buckle. Each, 25c. 

No. 200. Solid belt 
leather, tan or black, 
double strap-and- 
buckle. Each, 40c. 




No. 300. Solid belt ^ 
leather, tan or black, 
laced fastening. 

Each, 25c, 

No. 400. Genuine 
pigskin, lined, in im- 
proved English slitted 
style. Each, 50c. 




Spalding Combination Fool Ball Glove and Wrist Supporter 

Designed by H. B. Conibear. Back 
of hand protected by a piece of sole 
leather, and any straip to wrist is 
avoided by leather strap supporter 
which forms the upper part of the 
glove. Made for right or left hand. 
No. I. Each, $1.25 




Knee Cap Bandage 

In ordering, give circumference below 
knee, at knee and just above knee, and 
state if light or strong pressure is desired. 
No. 4. Cotton thread. Each, S 1 .50 ' 
No. 4A. Silk thread. . " 2.25 

Elbow Bandage 

In ordering, give circum- 
ference above and below 
elbow, and state if for 
light or strong pressure. 

No. 2. Cotton thread. 
No. 2A. Silk thread. 





Spalding Wrist Bandage Ankle Bandage 



Give circumference around 
smallest part of wrist, and state 
whether for light or strong 
pressure. EACH 

No. 6. Cotton thread. $ .75 
No 6A. Silk thread I .OO 





Spalding Shoulder 
Cap Bandage 

In ordering, give circum- 
ference around arm and 
chest. Mention for which 
shoulder required. 



No. I. 

Cotton thread. 

Each, S4.50 

No. I A. 

Silk thread. 

Each, $6.00 



In ordering, give 

circumference 

around ankle 

and over 

instep 

state 

if 

light or strong pressure is 

desired. EACH 

No.5. Cotton thread.S I .50 

No. 5 A. Silk thread. 2.25 




Composed of threads of lubber completely cov 

ered. Light, poious and easily appHed. * 
The pressure can be applied wherever necessary 
following all depressions or swellings with fold 
ing and unvarying uniformity. Quickly secure 
by inserting end under last fold each 
No.30. Width3in.,5yds.longCstretched;. $I.O< 
No.25. Width 2'i in., 5 yds.long (stretched) .71 




Spalding Elastic Belt 

Our elastic foot ball belt stretches with the length of body and may b 

attached to jacket and pants, thus forming one continuous suit. B 

closely fitting the body, the opposing player has less chance of tackling 

Allows perfect freedom in all positions. 

No. I. Width 6 inches. Each, SI. 5 O 



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SPALDING MASCOT PENNANTS 

Made by special patented process. We use only best quality felt and other materials and guarantee work not 



to fade, crack or come off. 




Our stock includes pennants with mascots of most of the larger schools, colleges 
and universities in the United States 
and Canada— absolute reproductions 
in the proper colors. The complete list 
of schools, colleges and univei-sities 
whose mascot pennants we furnish 
from stock is noted below : 




ADELPD Fool Ball. Basket BaU 

AMHERST Foot Ball, Base Ball 

ARMY , Seal, Cannon, Mule, Army Girl 

AMES Foot Ball 

ARKANSAS Foot Ball 

BARNARD Basket Ball Girl 

BICKNELL Foot BaU 

BRYN MAWR Tennis Girl 

BROWN Bear, Seal, Foot Ball 

BOWWMN Foot Ball 

BETHANY Banjo Girl 

CAUFORNU Foot Ball 

CARUSLC UdianHead 

COLUGE CITY OF N. Y Foot Ball 

COLORADO Fool Ball 

CHICAGO Foot Ball. Base BaU 

COLGATE Seal. Foot Ball 

( Statue, Crew, Seal. 

( Oarsmaa, Base Ball 
rABvri I /Crew, Foot Ball, 

^^^^^ ( Oarsman. Base BaU 

CASE SCHOOL ( Foot Ball. 

APP. SCIENCE \ Seal 

CORNaL (Waurloo. la.; . . Fool BaU 

COLBY Foot BaU 

DARTMOUTH . . Fool Ball, Base Ball 

DEPAUW Foot Ball 

FORDHAM Fool Ball, Base Ball 

GEORGETOWN. Seal, Crew, Foot BaU 



COLUMBIA 



UNIVERSITIES 

HAMILTON WeU House 

"A*"^ {fooyiln:mZi 

HOBART Seal, Fool Ball 

HOLY CROSS Fool BaU 

HOWARD PAYNE Foot Ball, Track 

ILUNOIS Fool Ball. Base Ball 

INDIANA Foot Ball 

IOWA Banjo Girl, Fool Ball 

IDAHO Fool Ball 

KANSAS Fool BaU 

KALAMAZOO Fool Ball 

LAFAYETTE Fool BaU 

LEHIGH Fool BaU. Base Ball 

LELAND STANFORD . [ bj^^'s e*^! 
I iwDrvrc ' Basket BaM Girl. 
HWKtUt ^ Fool Ball 

MAINE Foot BaU 

MANHATTAN Fool BaU 

IVURQUETTE Seal, Fool Ball 

r AthleUc 1^ . . Fool Ball 

uimir.iM J Colors i Seal 

YIICHIIiAN i Scholastic I Foot Ball 

I Colors ( Seal 

MINNESOTA -J gjjigg J ^^, g,,, 
MILW\UKEE-DOWNER. . [ \^^^ \l^\ 



AND COLLEGES 

I MISSOURI Seal. Tiger Head 

I MUHLENBERG Head 

I Fool Ball. Base BaU, 

"I Basket Ball 

NORTHWESTERN Foot BaU 

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Foot BaU 
NEBRASKA Foot Ball. Base Ball 
NOTRE DAME Fool Ball. Seal 

niiuv I Crew. Ballleship. Goal, 

'^**'' \ Seal. Foot BaU 

OBERUN Fool BaU. Base BaU 

OREGON loot Ball 

Seal. Crew. Lion 

Head. Foot Ball 

I Tiger Mascot. Seal. 

I Foot Ball. Base Ball 

PRATT Fool Ball 

PURDUE Fool BaU 

POLYTECHNIC Mascot 

POMONA Building 

RENSSELAER ( "^ISLf "'! 

POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ( Tamel 

ROCHESTER Seal. Fool Ball 

RUTGERS Fool BaU 

I Seal. Basket Ball Girl. 

I Tennis Girl 

STE\TNS Foot BaU 

SWARTHMORE Fool BaU 



MONTANA 



PENNSYLVANIA 
PRINCETON. 



SMITH 



SYRACUSE . . Crew, Seal, Foot fiall 

WM.SMrrH Seal 

SHAW Fool Ball 

TRINITY Mascot, Fool Ball 

TUFFS Foot Ball 

TULANE Foot BaU 

UNION Building. Idol. Foot Ball 

U. S. MIUTARY ( „ ,,'^l':i?"??1' 
arinvuv " i^ule. Army Girl, 

A*^*"™^ ( Fool Ball 

11 i KiVll f ■ • ^"^- BatUeship, 
irknFMV Co»<- W«sfol. Seal, 
*""^^ I FoolBaU 



VILLA NOVA Foot Ball 

VIRGINIA Fool BaU 

VANDERBILT Fool Ball 

WESTERN RESERVE Fool Ball 

HELLESLEY Banjo Girl 

WELLS Seal 

WESLEYAN. . . Fool Ball, B. se Ball 
WILLIAMS. . . . Foot Ball, Brie Ball 
WISCONSIN. . Seal, Crew. Foot Ball 

, WASHINGTON (SL Louis) Fool Ball 

WABASH Foot Ball 

I YALE.. Seal, Crew, Fool Ball, Mascot 



PREPARATORY AND HIGH SCHOOLS 



Aniovn ' 



{Buildlngr I Morris H. S. (»ew York) »o»t BaU 
Mascot I Manual H. S. (St. I.ouis, Mo.). . . .root Ball 
Foot Ball Manual R. S. (Kansas City, Mo.). .Too* Ball 
Base Ball Newark H. S. (Foot Ball 

(Foot Ball I {Newark, W. J.) (Basket Ball Oir) 

(Basket Ball Newark Academy (Kewark, K. J.) Foot Ball 
. Basket Ball N. Central H. S. (Spokane, Wash.) Foot Ball 

Pennington Academy Foot Ball 

Packer (Brooklyn. K. T.) Banjo Olrl 

Central H. S. (St. I.oala, Mo.) .... Foot Ball Holllster B. S. (HolUster, Calj . . . Building St. Mary's (I,ouisville. Ky.) Foot Ball 

CVDtral H. S. (Kansas City, Mo.) . .Foot Ball Hosmer H. S. (St. Iiouls, Mo) Foot Ball St. Mary's (Garden City, K. T.) .Tennis Girl 

Xraamns (Brooklyn, N. Y.) Foot Ball , I.awrenceTine School Foot Ball Technical R. S. (Buffalo, N. T.). Buffalo R«ad 

Bast H. 8. (Cleveland. O.) Foot Ball Manual K. S. (Hew York) Foot Ball Wadleig-h H. S. (N. Y.) . . . Basket Ball Olrl 

Sn^lewood H. S. (Chicago) Foot Ball Masten Park H. S. (Buffalo, W. Y) Seal , West H. S. (Cleveland, O.) Foot BaU 



Ball 

Boys' n. B. (Wew Orleans, la) .Tl?er Head j flushingr H. S. 

■Klgl School of Com. (M. Y.) Foot Ball (Flushingr. W. Y.) 

Central H. 8. (Cleveland, O.) . . . , Foot Ball Girls' H. S. (B'klyn, tt. Y.) 

Clinton H. S. (New York) Foot Ball Oonzag'a H. S. (Spokane, Wash).... Foot B 

Commercial H. S. (Nevr York). . . .Foot Ball ! Horace Mann School (New Yoric) Foot Bi 



SPALDING MASCOT PENNANTS SS:I: llJIlfJiSiS^Sn: 



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SPECIAL DESIGN ORDERS. **" *" '*'■''*'■ '*"" ""' '"' "•*" * gross, pennants ol either size. No. I or No. 3. we wUI make up at regular prices 

special design mascot pennants with name o( any school or college. When ordering enclose sample ol the shade 

«l material and the lettering and style ol lettering wanted, and where special design mascot is wanted enclose a good copy, and il design is not in color 

stale U it is to be in colors and how colored. 
NOTE— For co\ot o't pennant any small piece of goods will do, fell prelcrred. Do not match colors at nighl, as they look altogether dilierent in the daylight 

SPECIAL VARIATION ORDERS 



i^ARIATION K— We supply on order lor not less than 6 DOZEN ol 
tither size, No. t or No. 3. at regular prices, pennanis lor other schools or 
colleges NOT mentioned above where the mascot design is the same as on 
teme one ol our regular slock designs, the name ol the school or college 
being special. FuU particulars regarding colors, etc., should be sent on 
these Special Variation Orders, the same as on Special Design Orders 
referred to above. 



VARIATION M— We also supply on orders for not less than 9 
Dozen ol cither size, No. 1 or No. 3, at regular prices, pennants lor schools, 
colleges or universities already on our regular stock list, but varying the 
design by putting on some other mascot than that which we put on regu- 
larly on the pennants lor that particular school or college, the mascot 
design substituted being that of some other school or college on our 
regular stock Ust. 
^H^JpiALLER QUANTITIES than as mentioned not supplied In Special Designs nor on Special Variation Orders, i ^ 



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COLLEGE, SCHOOL FLAGS ^^ ^**"'^" correspondence with colleses. schools, dab* 
* mrf-^ ■D'K'Tki-M A TIT'T'C ""** others requiring special designs or anything dlffcreat 

•A-l^ •1' MrmLtiH JH An i. 9 from regular stock assortment as specified below. 

Silk College Flags in officially approved colors of the following 

colleges: Harvard-White H: Harvard-Hlack H; Vale. Princeton, Univ. of Penn., 
Cornell. Columbia, Univ of ChicaKo. Univ. of California. Stanford Univ., Northwestern 
Univ., Dartmouth, Brown, \Viscon>in, Univ. of New York, Georgetown Univ., Univ. 
ot Illinois, Amherst, Univ. of Michigan, Univ. of Minnesota, Vassar, Williams. 

Prices quoted below are for silk flags of the above named colleges. 
No. 2. Silk Flag. 12x18 inches, good quality, oblong shape ; colors and le.ttering printed in fast colors. 

Complete, mounted on ornamental staffs Each 500r. 

No. 5. Silk Flag, 4x6 inches, oblong shape, fast colors printed, on stick. . . " ' I Ocl 

No. 6. Cashmere Banner, size 50x70 inches, oblong shape, fine quality material, with any four 18-inch felt 

letters stitched on one side. Each $6.00 




COLLEGE SLEEVE BANDS 

Made of any color felt, 4 inches wide and long enough 
go around sleeve; with one I'^-inch letter. 

Each, 25c. $2.J,0 Doz. 
Extra letters or Numerals. Each, 5c, 

FELT HAT BANDS 

Made of any color felt, l'.^ inches wide and 
long enough to go around crown of hat; with 
one 1-inch lettar. 

Each, 1 5c. ^IJiEoz. 
,_, . „ _, Extra letters or numerals. 3c. 

Mat Band 




FELT PENNANTS 

Any Solid Stocit Coior with regular stylfj letters 

No. 3. Felt Flag, 15x30 inches, pennant shape, one 
4-inch letter stitched on each side. Complete with 
tapes for hanging. . Each, 60c. 

No. 4. Felt Flag, 10x20 inches, pennant shape, one 
3-inch letter stitched on each side. Complete with 
tapes for hanging. . Each, 25c. 

4 inch extra letters on Felt Flag No. 3. Each, 6c. 

3 inch extra letters on Felt Flag No. 4. " 5c« 



PLAIN FELT PENNANTS-Any Solid Stock Color, Without Staff 



With One Letter 



Regular 



r^ Each 



No. 01. 9x18 in. 

No. 02. 10.x20in. 

No. 03. 12ji24in. 

No. 04. 14x28 in. 

No. 05. 15x30 in. 

No. 06. 18x36 in. 

No. 07. 36x72 in. 



$ .20 
.25 
.40 
.50 
.55 
.65 
1.25 



style 
Letter 
Relall Dot. 

$2.16 
2.W 
3.60 
A.80 
5.W 
6.60 

12.60 



With Any Single Name 




No. SI. 9x18 in. 

No. S2. 10x20 in. 

No. S3. 12x24 in. 

No. S4. 14x28 in; 

No. S5. 15x30 in. 

No. S6. 18x36 in. 

No.S7. 36x72 in. 



.65 



1.00 
1.85 



Rttall Doz. 

$i.80 
5.40 
6.00 
6.60 
8.W 
10.20 
19.20 



With Any Single Name 



Graduated ^^^^ 




Any Reg- 


Letters 


■a.Ni.'w: 


tES^- ular Style 




W^^ 


Each 


RfiallDoz^ 


No. Gl. 


9x18 in. 


$ .65 


$6.60. 


No. G2. 


10x20 in. 


.70 


7.20 


No. G3. 


12x24 in. 


.75 


7.80 


No. G4. 


14x28 in. 


.85 


9.00 


No. G5. 


15x30 in. 


1.00 


10.20 


No. G6. 


18x36 in. 


1.25 


'12.09 



NEW WAVE PENNANTS 
Felt, Stock Colors, Without Staft 



No. A. 6x21 in. , one letter, block style. 

No. B. 9x23 in., one letter, with design of foot ball. 

No. C. 11x28 in., block letters;^ any single name. 

No. D. 11x28 in., plain letters; any single name. 

No. E. 14x34 in. , any single name ; first letter fancy. 

No. F. 15x36 in., any single name; first letter fancy. . 

No. G. 15x36 in., any single name; Old English style letters. 1.10 



ch 


Befall Dot. 


35 


$3.60 


.50 


U.80 


75 


7.80 


65 


6.60 


85 


8.W 


90 


9.00 


10 


10.80 



The above prices printed in italics will be quoted on orders of one-half 

dozen or more at one time. No reduction from retail prices on 

quaiitities of less than one-half dozen. 



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ATHLETIC SHIRTS, TIGHTS AND TRUNKS 

STOCK COLORS AND SIZES. Wonted Coods, Best Qiudlty. We carry following colors regularly in stock: 

Blade, Navy Blue and Maroon, in stock sizes Shirts, 26 to 44 in. chest. Tights, 28 to 42 in. waist. Other colors and sizes made 

to order at special prices. Estimates on application. 

Our No. 600 lilne Wonted Goods. Furnished in Gray and White, Navy Blue. Maroon and Black only Stock sizes Shirts. 

26 to 44 in. chest ; Tiehts. 28 to 42 in waist. 

Sanitary Cotton Goods. Colors: Bleached White, Navy, Black, Maroon and Gt^y Stock sizes: 26 to 44 in chest Tights 

26to42in waist Spaldliig Slcevelcss Shlrts 

No. I E. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes. Each, $3.00 

No. 600. Cut worsted, stock colors and sizes. ..-/--'^ " l,50 

No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. ,.-■,- " .60 

Spalding Striped Sleeveless Shirts 

No. 6OOS. Cut Worsted, with 6-inch stripe around chest, in following com- 
binations of colors; Navy with White stnpe; Black with Orangestripe; Maroon 
with White stripe; Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue wth.White stripe; Black 
with Red stripe; Gray with Cardinal stripe. ' ---^ Each, SI .7 5 

No. eES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 6-inch stripe around chest, 
in same combinations of colors as No. 600S. • . . - ^ "" Each, 75c. 

Spalding Shirts with. Sash 
6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid color .body with sash of differ- 



No. 



ent color. Same combinations of colors as N6. 600S. - - f. Each, 76c. 

Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts 

No. IF. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes; Each,'83.00j 
No. 60 1 . Cut Worsted, stock colors and sizes. — ~— " 1 .76 

No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. - " .BO 

Spalding FuU Sleeve Shirts 

No. 3D. Cotton, Flesh, White, Black. . . - — " Each, 8 1 .OO 




No. 6ED 



Spalding Knee Tights 

No. IB. Best Worsted, full 
fashioned, stock colors and 

R sizes. iitJ'- -'•'Pair, 83.26 
No. 604. Cut Worsted, stock 
colors and sizes. Pair, 8 i .6CL 
No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton, stock "I 
colors and sizes. Pair. 50c. 
Spalding 
Full Length Tights 
No. I A. Best Worsted, full 
fashioned, stock colors and 
sizes. - '^ Pair, 84. 60 ; 

No. 60B. Cut Worsted, stock 
No. IB colors and sizes. Pair, 82. 50 
No. 3 A. Cotton, fujl quality. White, Black, 
"^ '^ * . Pair, 8 1 .OO Si-' 

Spalding Worsted Trunks 

No. I . Best Worsted. Black, Maroon 
and Navy. T>air, 82.60 

No. 2. Cut Worsted, Hgvy and black. 
Special colors to order Pair, 81.26 



Flesh. 






Spalding Running Pants 

No. 1. White or Black 
Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
Pair, 81.26 
No. 2. White or Black 
Sateen, fly front, lace back. 

- "• ^air, 8 1 .OO 

No. 3. White or Black Silesia, 
fly front, lace back. Pr. 7^5c 
No. 4. White, Black or Gray 
Silesia, fly front, lace back. 
- Pair, 60c. 
Silk Ribbon. Stripes down 
sides of any of these running 
pants 26c. per pair extra 
Silk Ribbon Stripe around waist on any of these 

running pants 26q per pair extra. 

Spalding Velvet Trunks 

. Fine Velvet, Colors: Black, 
Royal Blue, Maroon. Special 
to order. Pair, 8 1 -OO 

Sateen. Black, White. 

Pair, 60c. 





JUVENILE SHIRTS, TIGHTS AND PANTS 

OiVLF SIZES SUPPLIED—CJwst. 26_ to SO inches, inclvsive; Waist. 2i. to 26 inches, inclusive 

No.66. Sleeveless Shirt, quality bf No. 600. 8 K26 | No.66. Quarter Sleeve Shirt,quality of No.eOl. 8 ".50 
Ma66S. Sleeveless Shirt, quality tofNo.600S 1 .50 I No. 64. Knee Tights, quality of No. 604 --: 1 .36 
No. 44. Running Pants, quality of No. 4. Pair, 46c. -* - 



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Spalding 
Wrestling Full Tights 

Best worsted, knit to shape and put 
together by hand. Reinforced at knees 
with strong silk finish worsted. Stock 
colors: Black, Navy Blue and Maroon. 
Other colors on special order. Sizes ; 
waist, 28 to 42 inches. Larger sizes 
on special order. These full tights 
are made after the suggestions and 
ideas of the most prominent wrestlers, 
including Gotch, Oleson and others. 

No. WA. Spalding Wrestling Full 
Tights. Per pair, $6.00 



fm> From . 

wm Spaldin^'3 

K. Atbletic Library 

K Group XIV.. 

B Ko. 326. 

Hk " Professional 

Hk^ Wreatline." 

1||| Price 10 cents. 



Spalding ^ 

S|)ecial Combined Wrestling Supporter and Belt 

Mercerized silk elastic, strong and durable. The only really safe 

style of supporter for wrestling. 

No. WS. Spaldiner Wrestling Supporter. Each, $2.00 



Spalding Special Pads for Wrestling 

To be Sewn on Wrestliyig Tights PAIR 

No. B. Soft tanned horsehide cover, hair felt padding. 75c. 
No. 62. Covered with tan leather and nicely padded. BOc. 
No. 6 I • Covered with durable cloth and padded wool felt. 2Bc . 





Spalding Y. M. C. A. Trousers 

Regulation Style 
Men's Leaders. Blue or Gray flannel, with stripe down side 




Per pair, S3.50 
3.00 
;' 1.75 



Flannel, good quality. 
Flannel, medium quality. 

Spalding Boys' Knee Pan\^> 

Boys' Leaders. Blue flannel Y. M. C. A. Knee 

Pants, with stripe down side. Per pair, $2.50 

No. 1 4B. Boys' Knee Pants, Material same quality as 

No. 4 Y.M.C. A. trousers, with stripe down side. S 1 .CO 




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jSpalding Long Distance Running Shoes 

rnOROTHON 




No. MM. High cut. Corrugated tap rub- 
ber sole and cushioned leather heel; spe- 
cial quality black leather uppers. Full fin- 
ished inside so as not to hurt the feet in 
a long race. Hand sewed ; Pair, S5.00 




Made to stand up under 
unusual conditions- 
bad roads, rough, hilly 
and uneven, macadam, 
dirt, asphalt, brick or 
wood. Made after sug- 
gestions of men who are 
competing in long dis- 
tance races continually 
under every conceiv- 
able condition. 




No. MO 



No. MO. Low cut. Corrugated tap rub* 
ber sole and cushioned leather heel; spe- 
cial quality black leather uppers. Full fin- 
ished inside so as not to hurt the feet in 
alongrace. Hand sewed' Pair, $5.00 



Built to win. The same models as used by many of the competitors in the famous S^-iMaea^tiw' races 
at the 1908 Olympic Games, London, and in the most important distance races in this country since then. 



Spalding Cross Country, Jumping and Hurdling Shoes 




No. 14C 



No. » 4C. LluaoCou.iU.V Ciiuc, .iiic^L 

Kangaroo leather; low broad heel, 
;iexible shank, hand sewed, six 
spikes on sole; with or without 
spj^ «0 UeeL'' Per pair, $6. CO 



i>w. i -+ii. Jumping and Hurdling 
Shoe; tine Kangaroo leather, hand- 
made, specially stiffened sole; spikes 
in heel placed according to latest ideas 
to assist jumper. Pair, S6.00 



No. I 4J. Calfskin Jumping Shoe, 
partly machine-made; low broad 
heel ; spikes correctly placed. Satis- 
factory quality and very durable. 
Per pair, iS4.60 



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Spalding 

Running Shoes 

No. 2-0. This Running 
Shoe is made of the finest 
Kangaroo leather; extreme- 
ly light and glove fitting. 
Best English steel spikes 
firmly riveted on. 

Per pair, $6.00 
No. lO. Finest Calfskin 
Running Shoe; lightweight, 
hand made, six spikes. 

Per pair, $5.00 
No. I I T. Calfskin, machine 
made, solid leather tap sole 
holds spikes firmly in place. 

Per pair, $4.00 
No: I I . Calfskin, machine 
made Per pair. $3.00 

Juvenile 
Running Shoes 

No. 1 2. Outdoor Leather 
Running Shoes, complete 
with spikes, in sizes 12 to 5 
only. Per pair, $2.60 

No. I I 5. Indoor Leather 
Running Shoes, without 
spikes, in boys' sizes. 12 to 5 
inclusive, only Pair.$2.00 

Indoor 
Running Shoes 

with or Without Spikes 
No. I I I . Fine leather, rub- 
ber tipped sole, with spikes. 
Per pair, $4. CO 
No. I I 2. Leather shoe, 
special corrugated rubber 
tap sole, no spikes. $3.00 
No. I I 4. Leather shoe, rub- 
ber tipped, no spikes. $2. 50 

Indoor ^ 

Jumping Shoes 

With or Without Spil<es 

No. 2 I O. Hand made, best 
leather, rubber soles.$5.00 



Wo. N. Thick 
wood, shaped 
and perforated to accomodate 



Spalding Special Grips 

With Elastic 




No. I. Atliletic Grips 

Selected cork, shaped to fit 
hollow of hand. Pair. I 5c. 



Ciaamois Pushers 

No. 5. Fine chamois skin 
and used with runn 
walking, jumping and 
other athletic 
shoes. 
Pair. 25c, 




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SPALDING CHAMPIONSHIP HAMMER 

With Ball Bearing Swivel 

The Spalding Championship Ball Boaring Hammer, 
originally designed by John Flanagan, has been- 
highly endorsed only after repeated trials in cham- 
pionship events. The benefits of the ball bearing 
construction will be quickly appreciated by all ham- 
mer throwers. Guaranteed absolutely cprrect in 

weight. 
No. I 2FB. 12-lb., with sole leather case. S7.50 
No. I 2F. 12-lb. , without sole leather case. 5.50 
No. I 6FB. 16-lb., with sole leather case. 7.50 
No. I 6F. 16-lb., without sole leather cage. 5.50 







S-> sft* 




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16-lb 






Spalding Rubber Covered Indoor Shot 

Patented December 19, 1905) 

This shot is made according to scien- 
tific principles, with a rubber cover 
that is perfectly round; gives a fine 
grip, and has the proper resiliency 
when it comes in contact with the 
floor; will wear longer than the ordi- 
nary leather covered, and in addition there is no pos- 
sibility that the lead dust will sift out, therefore it is 

always full weight. 
No. P. 16-lb. $ I O.OO I No. Q. 12-lb. $9.00 

Spalding Indoor Shot 

With our improved leather cover. 
Does not lose weight even when used 

constantly. 
No. 3. 12-lb. Eaeh, $7.00 

No. 4. 16-lb. " 7.50 

Regulation Shot, Lead and Iron 

^Mj^^ Guaranteed Correct in Weight 

^p^^m No. I 6LS. 16-lb., lead. Each,$3.50 

K^ = r^ No. I 2LS. 12-lb., lead. 3.00 

^m^^ No. I 6 IS. 16-lb., iron. ' 1 .75 

^JI^F No. 12 !S. 12-lb., iron. "1.50 




Spalding Regulation Hammer 
With Wire Handle 

Gaaranteed Correct in Weieht 

Lead 

No. 12LH. 12-lb., lead, practice^ $4.50 

No. I 6LH. 16-lb., lead, regulation. 5. CO 

Iron 
No. I2IH. 12-lb., iron, practice. 3.50 
No 1 6lH. 16-lb., iron, regulation. 3.75 j 

Extra Wire Handles 

No. FH. For above hammers, improved' 
design, large grip, heavy wire. Each,75Cj 

Spalding 
Regulation 56-lb. Weight 

Made after model sub- 
mitted by Champion J. S. 
Mitchel,. and endorsed by 
all weight throwers. , 
Packed in box and guar-' 
anteed correct in weight 
and in exact accordance with 
rules of A. A. U 

No. 2. Lead 56-lb. weights 
Complete, SI 2. CO 




SPALDING JUVENILE ATHLETIC SHOT AND HAMMERS 

Spalding Juvenile Athletic Shot and Hammers are made according to official regulations. Weights 

ai-e guaranteed accurate and records m^de with these implements will be re ng wzed. 

JUVENILE HAMMER 

No. 8IH. 8-lb., Iron, Juvenile Hammer. Each, S2.50 

JUVENILE SHOT 

No. 26* 8-lb., Leather Covered Shot, for indoor, schoolyard and playground use. Each, $'5. CO 

N9. 5. 5-lb., Leather Covered Shot, for indoor, schoolyard and playground use. " 3. CO 

No. 8 IS, 8-lb.. Solid Iron Shot, not covered. Each, « 1 .25 

No, SIS. 5-ib., Solid Iron Shot, not covered. " I .CO 



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Spalding Olympic Discus 

Since the introduction of Discus Throw- 
ing, which was revived at the Olympic 
Games, at Athens, in 1896, and which 
was one of the principal features at the 
recent games held there, the Spalding 
Discus has been recognized as the 
official Discus, and is used in all com- ^ 
petitions because it conforms exactly to the official rules in every re- 
spect, and is exactly the same as used at Athens, 1906, and 
London, 1908. Packed in sealed box, and guaranteed absolutely 
correct. .; ....... . Price, $5.00 




Spalding Youths' Discus 

Officially adopted by the Public 
Schoois Atliletlc League '^, 

To satisfy the demand for a 
Discus that will be suitable for 
the use of the more youthful 
athletes, we have put out a spe- 
cial Discus smaller in size and 
lighter in weight than the regular 
Official size. The Youths' Discus 
is made in accordance with offi- 
iCial specifications. Price, $,4.00 



Spalding 
Vaulting Standards 




,:^^ 



These Standards are made 
carefully and well. There 
is nothing flimsy about them, 
and the measurements are 
clearly and correctly 
marked, so as to avoid any 
misunderstandi ng or dispute. 
No. I 09. Wooden uprights, 
graduated in half inches, ad- 
justable to 13 feet. 

Complete, S ( 5.00 
No. III. Wooden uprights, 
inch graduations, 7 feet 
high. Complete, $9.00 
No. f I 2. - Cross Bars. 
Hickory. Dozen, 93. OO 



^ Spalding Official Javelins 



No. 53. Swedish model, correct in length, weight, etc., and of 
proper balance. Steel shod. . . .. Each, $3.50 

Spalding Vaulting Poles— Selected Spruce, Solid 



The greatest care has been exercised in making these poles. In 
selecting the spruce only the most perfect and thoroughly seasoned 
pieces have been used. All of this goes to make them what we claim 

they are, the only poles really fit and safe for an athlete to use. 
No. I 03. 14 feet long. ...... Each, $6.00 

No. 1 04. 16 feet long 3 " 7.00 

We guarantee all of our wood vaulting poles to be perfect in 

material and workmanship, but we do not guarantee against breaks 

while in use, as we have found in our experience that they are usually 

caused by improper use or abuse. 

Spalding Bamboo Vaulting Poles 

TrirTTTiirTimirnr''riiii iT 

Tape wound at short intervals. Thoroughly tested before leaving 

our factory. Fit;ted with special spike. 
No. I OBV. 10 feet long. :. ,. ,., . . ^ Each, $4.00 
No. I2BV. 12 feet long. ., ^ ^ . .. " 4.50 

No. 1 4BV. 14 feet long. «,., . -. I , " 5.00 

No. I6BV. 16 feet long '.' 5.00 




Competitors* 
Numbers 

Printed on Heavy Manila 
Paper or Strong Linen 

MANILA LINEN 

Per Set Per Set 

9 .25 $i.50 
.38 2.25 
.50 3.00 
.75 4.50 

^ I. CO 6 CO 
7. SO 



No. 1 . 1 to 50. 

No. 2. Ito 75. 

No. 3. Ito 100. 

No. 4. Ito 150. 

No. 6. Ito 200.. 

No, 6. 1 to 250.,-' 1,25 



For larger meets we supply Competitors' 
Numbers on Manila paper only in sets as follows : 

No. PER SET I No. . PER SET 

7. 1 to 300. S 1 .50 I 6. • 1 to 1200. . $6.00 

2. CO I 7. 

2.50 I 18. 
$3. CO 



9. 
lO. 
I I. 
12. 
13. 
I 4. 
15. 



Ito 300. 

1 to: 400. 

1 to; 500. 
Ito 600. 
Ito 700 
Ito 800. 
1 to 900. 
1 to 1000.. 
1 to 1100. 




1 to 1200. 
1 to 1300. V .- 
Ito 1400.^ . 
19. Ito 1500. 

1 to 1600. 

1 to 1700. 

1 to 1800. 

1 to 1900. 



6.50 
7.00 
7.50 
8.00 
8.50 
9.00 
9.50 



1 to 2000. I O.OO 



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Spalding Athletic Paraphernalia 



Foster's Patent Safety Hurdle 

The frame is 2 feet 6 inches high, with a swinging wooden 
hurdle 2 feet high, the swinging joint being 6 inches 
from one side and 18 inches from the other. With 
the short side up it measures 2 feet 6 inches from the 
ground, and with the long side up, 3 feet 6 inches. The 
hurdle can be changed from one height to the other in a 
■few seconds, and is held firmly in either position by a 
thumb-screw. 
Single Hurdle, S3.50 ^ 



Spalding 7-Foot Circle 

The discus, shot and weights are 
.v.. 1 thrown from the 7-foot circle. Made 

of one piece band iron with bolted 
joints. Circle painted whit^. Each, S I O.OO 

Spalding Take-off Board ^ ^^ 

The Take-off Board is used for the ""T v^ 

running broad jump, and is a nee- I I 

essary adjunct to the athletic field. Regulation size; 
top painted white. . . Each, $3.00 

Spalding Toe Board or Stop Board 

r^ The Toe Board or Stop Board is used 
when putting the 16-lb. shot, throwing 
weights and discus, and is curved on 
the arc of a 7-foot circle. Toe Board, 
regulation size. Dam ted white and substantially 
■made Each, $3.60 

Spalding Referees' Whistles 

-No. I . Nickel - plated whistle, 

we ll m ade. Each, 25c. 

^-vffmml No 2. Very 

No. 2. Each, 26c. no. i. 

Spalding Lanes for Sprint Races 

We supply in this set sufficient stakes and cord to lay out 
four 100-yard lanes. Stakes are 
. I made with pointed end and Suf- 
I 1^ L I ficiently strong, so that they can 
I- ' I. be driven into hard ground. 

No. L. Per set, SI 5. CO 






Safety Hurdl 



le World's Fair, St Louis 



Patent Steel Tape Chain on Patent Dedric Reel 

For MeasarliiK Distances In Athletic Competitions 

Made of superior steel about \ inch 
wide. The reel allows the entire tape 
open to dry and can be reeled and un- 
A. ^"''^^^^-^af?!/^ reeled as easily as tapes in cases. 
I \ ^a-^-r^~^g --~°V-fe- Especially adapted to lay off 
^ p«T. M*Y 24, -92 courses and long measurements. 
No. I B. 100 feet long. Each, S6.00 

No. I IB. 200 feet long. " 7.60 

Patent "Angle" Steel Measuring Tape 

Especially adapted for laying off base 
ball diamonds.tenniscourtsandall kinds 
of athletic fields, both outdoors and indoors, 
Right angles accurately determined; also 
equally good for straight or any kind of 
measuring. Enclosed in hard leather case, 

flush handles. All mountings nickel-plated. 
No. A. 50 feet long, % inch wide Each, 94. OO 
No. B. 100 feet long, \ inch wide. " 6.75 

Spalding Stop Watch 

Stem winder, nickel-plated case, porcelain 
dial, registered to 60 seconds by 1-5 sec- 
onds, fly back engaging and disengaging 
mechanism. . . Each, $7. GO 

Spalding 
Starter's Pistol 

32 caliber, two inch barrel, patent 
ejecting device. Each, $6.00 






Spalding Official Sacks for Sack Races 

(REINFORCED) 

Spalding Official Sacks for Sack 
Races are made in two sizes, for 
men and boys. They are all 
strongly reinforced, will wear 
for a great length of time, and 
by their construction it is prac- 
tically impossible for racers to 
work their feet free. These 
sacks are made in exact accord- 
ance with ofl[icial regulations. 
No. MS. Men's Sack, rein- 
forced, 3 ft. wide. Ea. , « 1 . 50 
No. BS. Bovs' Sack, rein- 
forced, 2^ ft. wide. Ea.,» I .OO 




Official Harness for 
Three-Legged Racing 

Made according to official rules. 
Complete set of straps for fastening 
men and with extra straps for 
keeping fastenings at required 
height in long distances races. 
« No. 1. 

Ankle Straps 





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The Spalding Official Basket Ball 



THE ONLY 

OFFICIAL 

BASKET BALL 



WE GUARANTEE 

this ball to be perfect in ma- 
terial and workmanship and 
correct in shape ayid size 
when inspected at our fac- 
tory. If any defect is dts- 
covered during the firnt game 
in which it is. used, or during 
the first day's practice use, 
and, if returned at once, we 
will replace same under thia 
guarantee. We do not guar- 
antee against ordinary wear 
nor against defect in shape or 
size that is not discovered im- 
mediately after the first day's 

V£e. 
Oiving to the superb quality 
of our No. M Basket Ball, cmr 
customers have grown to ex- 
pect a season's use of one ball, 
and at times make unreason- 
able claims under our guar- 
antee.which we willnot allow. 
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



OFFICIALLY ADOPTED AND STANDARD. The cover is made in four sections, with 
capless ends, and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather. 
We take the entire output of this superior grade of leather from the English tanners, 
and in the Official Basket Ball use the choicest parts of each hide. The bladder is made 
especially for this ball of extra quality pure Para rubber (no composition.) Each ball 
packed complete, in sealed box, with rawhide lace and lacmg needle, and guaranteed per- 
fect in every detail. To provide that all official contests may be held under abaolutely fair and uniform 
conditions, it is stipulated that this ball must be used in ail match games of either men's or women's teams. 

No. M. Spalding <« Official'* Basket Ball. Each, $6.00 




Extract from Men's Oilicial Rule Book 

Rule II- Ball. 
,Sec.3. The ball made by A.G.Spald- 
ling & Bros, shall be the official ball. 
Official balls will be ^.ff fflclA ^ 
stampedasherewith, lt^oy/[^ 



and will be in sealed 

boxes. 

Sec. 4. The official ball must be 

used in ^U match games. 



Extract irom 
Oilicial Collegiate Rule Book 

The Spalding Official Basket 
Ball No. M is the official 
ball of the 
Intercollegi- 
ate Basket 
Ball Associa- 
tion, and must be used in all 
match games. 



Extract Irom Women's Oilicial Rule Book 

Rule II -Ball. 
Sec. 3. The ball made by A. G. Spald- 
ing & Bros, shall be the official baJJ. 
Official balls will be ^^,<SficEj>s 

stampedasherewith, ^^^ ^ 

and will be in sealed 

Sec. 4. The official ball must be 
used in all match games. 



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Spalding 
Special No. £' 




No. E. Fine peuule grain lea- 
ther case. The bladder of pure 
Para rubber (no composition) 
and guaranteed. Each ball 
complete in sealed box, with 
rawhide lace and lacing needle. 
Each. $4. GO 



Spalding 
Practice "No. 18" 



No. I 8. Good quality leather 
cover. Each ball complete in 
box with pure Para rubber (no 
composition) bladder guaran- 
teed ; rawhide lace and lacing 
needle. Each, S3.00 

No. O I . Canvas Cover, for 
holding inflated basket ball. 
Each, S • .OO 



Spalding 
Basket Ball Score Books 

No. 1 . Paper cover, 10 games, I Oc. 
No. 2. Cloth cover, 25 games, 2 5c.. 
No. A. Collegiate, paper cover, 

10 games. . Each, lOc. 
No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 

25 games. . Each, 2 6c. 



Spalding "Ofiiciar* Basket Ball GoaI» 



Extract from Official Rale Book 



RULE ra.-GOAI.S 

Sec. 3. The goal made 
by A. G. Spalding & 
Bros, shall be the offi- 
cial goal. 
Sec. 4. The official 
goal must be used in 
all match games. 




Officially adopted and must be 
used in all match games. We 
are equipping our basket ball 
goals now with nets constructed 
so that the bottom may be left 
open in practice games to per- 
mit ball to drop through. The 
opening is closed readily by a 
draw string for match games. 
No. 80. Per pair, S4.00 

Spalding, Detachable Basket Ball Coals 

No. 50. Made so that they may be detached readily 
from the wall or upright, leav-i 
ring no obstruction to interfere* 
with other games or with gen- 
eral gymnasium work. Same 
size basket and brace, same 
length as on official goals. 
Pat. May 25, lyog Spalduig Practice Coals 
No. 70. Japanned Iron Rings and Brackets. Complete with nets. 

Per pair, SS.OO 




f be detached readily 
Per pair, SS.OO 



Spalding Outdoor Goals 





The upright post is 
made of 4x6 inch se- 
lected chestnut. The 
backstop itself is made 
of tongue and groove 
chestnut, all of the 
woodwork being given 
two coats of durable 
outdoor paint. Fur- 
nished complete with 
pair of No. 80 Official 
Basket Ball Goals. 

No. I 60. Pair, S40.00 



Spalding Backstops Only for Basket Ball Coals 

These backstops are made of %-inch matched hard 
wood. The back of the board is reinforced by three 
cleats of 2 X 2^ inch material. On flat walls the two 
end cleats extend above and below the backstop, which 
is attached to the wall by bolting through these cleats. 

No. 1 00. Per pair, $20.00 

Spalding Thumb Protector 

No. T. A substantial support 

that players will appreciate. 

j Each. 50C- 




Spalding Bladders— Cuaranteed Quality 

All rubber bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made of pure 
Para rubber (no composition), and are guaranteed perfect in 
material and workmanship. Note special explanation of guar- 
antee on tag attached to each bladder. 

No. OM. For No. M ball. . . . Each, SI. BO 

No. 1 6. For No. E ball. . . . " I .OO 

No. A. For No. 18 ball. . . . '« 4 .OO 



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SPALDING BASKET BALL SHOES 

Sp alding Bask et Ball Shoes, o n account of their general satisfactory qualities, are Urorw by t he mott prom l« 
^>.. - ■ . Z:il>0\— 3 nent teams and fastest players In the country. < x"^ >f^ 




No. BBR. THE SPALDING "EXPERT" 
BASKE r BALL SHOES. Pure gum thick 
rubber soles, with special diamond 
point surface and reinforced edges 
to prevent sole spreading. Laces 
extremely far down. Made of best 
quality black calf in highest tyiie of 
workmanship. The soles on these 
shoes are perfectly made but we 
do not guarantee as to length of 
service. Pair, S I O.OO 



No.AB. SPALDING BASKET BAIL 
SHOES. The red rubber suction soles 
we use on these shoes are superior 
quality and 1-16 inch thicker than 
the soles on the No. BB shoes. One 
of the principal advantages of thja 
style of sole is that it enables the 
player to obtain a good, firm purchase 
on the floor. Superior quality light 
drab chrome tan leather. Laces 
extremely far down. Pair. $6.00 



No. BB. SPALDING BASKET BALL 
SHOES. Suction soles of good 
quality red rubber- Uppers 
of good quality black leather. 
A very popular style of basket 
ball shoe. ' Per pair, $3.60 

No. BBL, SPALDING BASKET 
BALL SHOES FOR LADIES. These 
are otherwise same as No. BB 
shoe. . Pair, $3.60 



SPALDING CANVAS TOP BASKET BALL SHOES 

No. HH. High Qut whjte canvas upper. Sole, surface is sim- 
ilar to our popular gymnasium shoes, but of white, best qual- 
ity rubber, twice as thick as on best rubber sole gymnasium 
shoe. A very durable and satisfactory shoe. Sizes 6 to 12 

inclusive Per pair, $2.00 

No. HHB. Boys' sizes, 2% to 5^ inclusive. Otherwise same 
asHH. Pair. SI. 8 5 



5PALDING JUVENILE BASKET BALL SHOES 

No. BBX. A Boy's Basket Ball Shoe made on 
special boys' size lasts. Material of good qual- 
ity and general construction similar to our reg- 
ular line of men's shoes. Sole similar tcu^o. 
BB shoe. Furnished in boys' sizes 12 to 5 
inclusive, only. . . Pair, $2.60 




No. 40. 



No. HHX. Youths' sizes, 11 to 2 inc. Otherwise same as HH. Pr, S 1 .70 
No. H. Same as No. HH, but low cut. Sizes 6 to 12 inc. " 1.75 
No. HB. Boys' sizes, 2% to 5% inc, Otherwise same as No. H. " l.OO 
No. HX. Youths' sizes, ll'to2inc. Otherwise same as No. H. " f .46 

Spalding Special Basket Ball Pants 

No. 6B. Good quality, either Gray or White flannel, padded lightly on 
hips ; very loose fitting. 

Pair, SI. 7 6 
No. 6B. Heavy Brown or White can- 
vas, padded lightly on hips ; very 
loose fitting. Pair, S I .OO . 

No. 7B. White Silesia, hips lightly j 
padded; very loose fitting. 

Pair, 76c. I 
No. 4 OP, Padded knee length pants. 
White silesia., Pair, S I .OO 

Similar to No. 40P, but unpadded.- . . " .76 No. 40P No. 5B 




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Spalding All-Sfcel Playground Apparatus 

Acknowledged as the Standard. Specified and purchased by practically all 
Municipal .Park and Playground Commissions in America. 






SPALDING PLAYGROUND 


APPARATUS IS USED 


IN r 


Alameda. (M. 
Ashburnham, Mass 


Dayton. 0. 


KenUield. Cal. 


Naugaluck. CL 


Pittsburg. Pa. 


Somerville, Mass. 


Denver, Col. 


Lancaster. Pa. 


Newark. N. J. 


Pocalello. Idaho 


St. Louis, Mo 


Dongan Hills. N. Y. 


Leavenworth, Kan. 


New Brunswick. N. J. 


Polk. Pa. 


Snmmil. N. J. 


BalUmort. Md. 


East Oraiige, N. J. 


Lexington. Ind. 


New Haven, U. 


Portland. Me. 


Ulica, N. Y. 


Bayonoe. N. J. 


Forest Park, Md. 


Lockbart. Ala. 


New London. CI, 


Portland. Ore. 


Walla Walla, Wash. 


Bleomlield. N. J. 


Ft. Plain. N. Y. 


Los Angeles, Cat 


New Paltz, N. Y. 


Porto Barrios. S. Am. Washington, D. C \ 


Boston, Mass. 


a Wayne. Ind. 


Uuisviile, Ky. 


New York. N. Y. 


Pneblo, Col. 




Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Bryn Mawr. Pa. 


Galesburg. III. 


Lowell. Mass. 


Oakland. Cal. 


Reading. Pa. 


Watervldt, N. Y. 


Geneva. N. Y. 


Lynn. Mass. 


Omaha. Neb. 


Rochester. N. Y. 


Westfield, Mass. 


Bollalo, N. Y. 


Greeley. Col. 


Madison. N. J. 


Orange. N. J. 


Rye, N. Y. 


IWUkesbarre, Pa. 


Calskill, N. Y. 


Hamilton. Ontario. Can. 


Melrose Mass. 


Oswego. N. Y. 


Sag Harbor. N. Y. 


Winnipeg, Man., Caa. 


Chicago. III. 


Havana. Cuba 


Meridian, Miss. 


Pasadena. Cal. 


San Jose. Cal. 


Winthro^ Mass. 


CBcinnati, 0. 


Hoboken, N. J. 


Milwaukee. Wis. 


Passaic. N. J. 


Seattle. Wash. 


Worcester. Mass. 


Cleveland. 0. 


Jersey Cily. N. J. 


Morristown. N. J. 


Philadelphia, Pa. 


Springfield, Mass. 


YpsUanti. Mich. 


Dallas, Texas 


Kansas Cily. Mo. 


Nashville. Tcnn. 









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EspeclallT adapted 

(or a<e br Boj* 

and Girls 




HOME APPARATUS 

Start with the boy by 
making him take some 
kind of exercise, and if 
he. is not inclined to do 
so without urging, pro- 
vide him with suitable 
apparatus that is at 
the same time interest- 
ing. It won't be long 
before you will see the 
effects in his improved 
physique and no urging 
will be necessary to in- 
duce him to show off his 
prowess on swinging 
rings or trapeze. The 
boy that is started this 
way grows up with the 
inclination for athletic 
exercises that will keep 
him in good health 
during the balance of 
his life. 



The apparatus is supported by two 
strong screw-hooks in the ceiling, 
about eighteen inches apart. It 
can also be used out of doors. The 
straps are of extra strong webbing 

and adjustable to any desired K!^ ' ~ ~ ^""^^^U 

height; rings heavily japanned. The apparatus can be put 

up in any room, and removed in a moment, leaving only two hooks in the ceiling 
visible. The various combinations can be quickly and^easily made. We furnish in addi- 
tion, a board, adjustable tp the stirrups which forms an excellent swing. 

No. I . Complete, ready to put up, $6.00 p. 





Spalding 

Adjustable Trapeze and 

Swinging Rings 

Furnished complete, with everything 
necessary for suspending. The sup- 
ports are made of extra strong web- 
bing. Perfectly safe under all con- 
ditions and with the adjustable buckle 
may be adapted to any ceiling from 
16 feet down. 

No. 20 1. Trapeze. $3.50 

No. 301. Complete with 6-inch 

Japanned Swinging Rings. $3. SO 



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Spalding 
Chest Weigfit 



) Spalding Foot and Leg Attachment 




This machine has the Center 
Arm Adjustment, whidh per- 
mits of all the lower as well as 
the direct and upper chest 
movements. The various 
changes are made by raising or 
lowei*ing the center arm, re- 
quiring but a few seconds. It 
really combines two machines 
In one, and is particularly suit- 
able for home use where space 
Is a consideration. Japan fin- 
ish. One of the most reliable 
and satisfactory machines ever 
built Each Machine is equip- 
ped with 16 poimds of weights. 

CHEST WHiillT MACHINE 
No. 5. . ^ Each. $15.00 




Illustrating Method of Fastening Foot 

and Lag Attachment to No. 5 Cheat 

Weight Machine. ' 

No. 2. Well made of heavy cowhide."^ 

Readily attached to one handle or both; 

can be worn with or withoiit shoe. 

Each, $ 1 .60 

Spalding Head and Neck 
Attachment 




Illustrating Method of Fastening Head 
■nd Neck Attachment to No. 6 Chest 
Weight Machine. 

No. 3. Well made of heavy cowhide, 
Ready for use by simply snapping to 
oneof the handles or both. Each.S 1 .60 



Home Apparatus 

Home apparatus, suitable 
for home use, and not 
altogether by the boys 
and girls of the house- 
hold, but by the grown- 
ups; as a matter of fact, 
the ones who usually re- 
quire exercise of a rational 
kind much more than the 
younger generation who 
have the time and inclina- 
tion for outdoor exercise 
not possessed by many of 
their elders— that is what 
we will attempt to sho\y 
in this section of our 
catalogue. 

Used in connection with 
our various Athletic 
Libraries there is no rea- 
son why any man cannot 
practically renew his 
youthfxil vigor. 



Spalding 
Rowing Attaciiments 



The Rowing Attachments listed 
below, which are to be used in 

^ j ( , ■ ^ .„ connection with Chest Weight 

Machines, will be found particularly suitable for home use, as they may be 
detached from the weight machine quickly and can then be put away in a 

very small space until the next opportunity for use presents itsell 
To be used in connec- 
tion only with chest 
weights which have 
center arm adjust- 
ment, or with handles 
arranged so that they 
can be pulled from a 
bracket close to the 

floor. 
No. I . This attachment as will be noted 
out-riggers and arms similar to the rowing ma- 
chine, and offers a great variety of work when used in connection with the 




chest weight. 




substantial lines. Will give entire satisfaction. 



Complete, S I O.OO 
No. 2. Designed to 
fill the demand for a 
low priced article of 
this kind, built along 
Complete, S8.00 



NOTE-Theae Attachments can be used only In oonn*etl»n with tha Ma. 9 
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Spalding Home Apparatus 

Exercise acts on the health of an individual in the same way as the draught does on the fire 
in a furnace. Pile on the coal and shut off the draught and you kill the fire. Continue to 
eat heavy meals and take ~no exercise and youB health will be affected, not because of the 
food you have eaten so much as on account of the lack of exercise. A little exercise is all 
that is necessary to keep you in good condition. Some rational, pleasant and interesting 
exercise, persisted in with regularity and, preferably, with Spalding Home Apparatus, will 
help you to retain your health. 






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Spalding 
Chest Weight No. 




Spalding Chest Weight No. 12 



We have just added this very 
well made machine to our, line. 
Cast iron parts are all nicely 
japanned. The wheels are 
iron, turned true on centers, 
and have hardened steel cone 
point bearings. The guide rods 
are spring steel, copper-plated. 
The weight carriage has remov- 
able felt bushings, noiseless and 
durable. Each handle is equipped 
with 10 lbs. of weights. 
No. I 2. - Each, $ I O.OO 



An ideal machine 
for home use. 
Well made and 
easy running. 
_ Rods are 9g-inch 
coppered spring 
steel. Bearings are hardened steel cone points 
running in soft, gray iron, noiseless and dur- 
able. Weight carriag-e packed with felt, good 
for long wear, but easily removed and replaced 
when necessary without the use of glue or 
wedges of any kind. Weight carriage strikes 
on rubber bumpers. Weights are 5-pound iron 
dumb-bells, one to each carriage, and may be 
removed and used as dumb bells. Wall and 
floorboards are hard wood, nicely finished and 
stained. All castings heavily japanned. Every 
part of machine guaranteed free of defect. 
No. a. .*. . Each. $6.00 




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The Laflin Friction Rowing Machine 




Do 

not 
use 
oil on fric- 
tion cylin- 
der. If its 
action is not perfect- 
ly smooth a little 
clear soap rubbed on 
its surface will prop- 
erly correct its ac- 
tion. The means 
used to produce the resistance is a simple friction 
clutch, which takes instant hold at the com- 
mencement of the stroke and retains the pres- 
sure till its completion, when it instantly re- 
leases it precisely as in a boat. Quickly taken 
apart without loosening any bolts or screws. 
Each machine is adjustable to any amount of 
friction or resistance. 
No. I 19. Complete, $I6.00 



Home Apparatus 

The apparatus listed in 
this catalogue is designed 
particularly for private 
use ; i. e. , in homes and 
private gymnasiums. It 
retains the same superior 
marks of quality which 
distinguish the regular 
line of gymnasium appa- 
ratus manufactured by 
A. G. Spalding & Bros., 
but its distinctive design 
permits it to be sold at a 
price more in keeping 
with its use than hereto- 
fore obtainable, without 
any sacrifice of practical 
value or durability. 



Kerns' Rowing Machine 



Operated just 

like rowing; a 

boat 



^ ^^<^^. 



Suitable alike for the Atlilete or 
the ordinary Man or Woman 

fhe ideal boat for home use and 
training purposes. Used by the lead " 
ing athletic clubs, colleges and prom- 
inent oarsmen of the world, and pro- 
nounced the most perfect rowing machine e\ er " ~-^ s^ 

produced. Fitted with the Kewns' Patent Roller Seat and Shoes, the -^h.n - 
'lavmg a three-inch adjustment, to suit either a tall or a short person. By turning 
a thumb-nut the belt can be tightened to any desired degree, and more or less friction 
thrown into the running parts, imitating the resistance which exists when forcing „ 
row-boat through the water The weaker sex can use the machine by simplv loosening the thumb-nut which 
reduce? the resistance : and on the other hand, by reversing the operation the resistance can be so increased 
that the strongest athlete can have any amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such a way that the oper- 
ator can handle and turn them the same as he would during the return and feathering motion with a boat oar. 

N« AOrt Kerns' Patent Single Scull Rowing Machine. . , . Each, $30.00 



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The Spalding Championship Gloves 



The Spalding "Cham-, 
pionship" Gloves are 
endorsed by all cham- 
pions and have been' 
exclusively used for 
years in champion- 
ship contests and in 
training. The mate- 
rial and workman- 
ship are of the high- 
est quality, the fit is 
perfect, and by their 
peculiar constructiorv 
absolutely prevent 
any chance of injury 
to the hands or 
wrists. Each set is 
carefully inspected 
before packing and 
guaranteed in every 
particular. Made in 
three'sizes in sets of 
four j:loves. 



Used and Endorsed by Champions 
==^of the World 




No. I IB.TheSpald- 
mg 5-oz. "Cham- 
pionship" Glove. 
Per set of four 
gloves, S6 OO 
No. I I 6. The Spald- 
ing 6-oz. "Cham- 
pionship" Glove. 
Per set of four 
gloves, S6.00 
No. I I 8. The Spald- 
ing 8-oz. "Cham- 
pionship" Glove. 
Per set of four 
gloves, $6.60 

Spalding 
"Special" NoTs 18 

Same style as our 
"Championship" 
Gloves, but not 
same quality materi- 
al and workmanship. 
No. 2 18. Persetof 
four gloves. $4.60 




Spalding "Navy Special'* 
Championship Gloves 

;IJsed by the Champions of the Navy 

These gloves are made of a special "sea 
green " leather, of particularly durable 
quality. Furnished in 8.-oz. only, similar in 
style to No. 118, and with padded wrist. 
No. I 8N. Per set of four gloves, $6.00 




BOXING IN THE NAVY 

COPYRKSHT, 1905, QY G. W. FAWCETT 



BURNS VS. JOHNSON 
SPALD.NG oLov^s USED ^pMing PupU's Boxing Gloves 

Acting on the suggestion of one of the most prominent athletic 

officials in this country, we decided recently to get up a boxing 

glove that would be an aid to the pupil learning to box. This 

glove is additionally padded on the forearm and over the wrist, 

to prevent that soreness which is one of the most discouraging 

r popn-f Boxing Clove features following a brisk lesson in the art of "blocking. " Pawmg onwrw and foi 

The glove part is well padded with curled hair, the leather being best quality soft tanned. 

No. I I O. Per set of four gloves, $6.00 






The Spalding Instructors' 
Gloves, 10-oz. 

Made of best grade brown glove 
leather, extra heavily padded over 
the knuckles and with special 
large padded thumb to prevent 
injury to either instructor or 
pupil. Laces extra far to pro- 
vide ample ventilation and has 

patent palm grip. 
Per set of four gloves, $6 OO 



The Spalding 5-oz. 

Boxing Gloves 

None Better at Any Price 

Made of special quality light tan- 
colored glove leather, very soft and 
smooth. Plain laced wrist-band, 
patent palm lacing and patent palm 
grip. An ideal glove for limited 
round contests. 
No. I 05. Per set of four gloves, $7.00 




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Spalding Boxing Gloves 



No, I I . Corbett pattern, 
large 7-oz. glove, best quali- 
ty brown glove leather, 
padded with best curled 
hair, patent palm lacing, 
padded wristband, patent 
palm grip. Substantially 
made throughout for hard 



Set of four gloves, $B.OO 

No. 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove, 

otherwise same as No. 11. 

Set of four gloves, 86. OO 




Above illustrates the patent palm lacing and patent palm grip referred to 
in descriptions of Spalding boxing gloves. With these improvements we 
believe our line is absolutely the finest on the market. The patent palm 
lacing, insuring a snug fit at all times, is a 
very valuable feature, and the patent palm 
grip we know, will be appreciated by those 
who want gloves that are up-to-date in 
every particular. 




No. I 4. Regulation 5-oz. 
glove, dark wine color, pad- 
ded wristband, patent palm 
lacing and palm grip. 
Much improved. 
Set of four gloves, $4.00 

No. 1 5. Corbett pattern, olive 
tanned leather, well padded 
with hair, padded wrist- 
band, patent palm lacing, 
patent palm grip. 
Set of four gloves, $4.00 

No. I 7. Corbett pattern, cra- 
ven tan leather, well pad- 
ded with hair, patent palm 
lacing, patent palm grip, 
padded wristband. 
Set of four gloves, $4.00 



No. 11. Corbett Pattern 



No. I 9. Corbett pattern, craven tan leather, 
well padded with hair, patent palm grip and 
patent palm lacing. Set of four gloves, $3. 60 

No. 2 I . Corbett pattern, dark wine color lea- 
ther. Well padded with hair and patent palm 
lacing. . . Set of four gloves, $3.00 

No. 23. Regular pattern, fine quality brown 
tanned leather. A very well made glove. 
Hair padded and patent palm lacing. 

Set of four gloves, $2.00 

No. 24. Regular pattern, craven tan leather, 
hair padded, elastic wristband. Set, $ 1 .60 




Regular P«tt«m 




SPALDING YOUTHS' BOXING GLOVES 

AU Styles, Padded with Hair 

Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same manner 

and of the same material as the full size gloves of our manufacture and 
are warranted to give satisfaction. 

No. 46. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality 
brown glove leather, extra well finished and double stitched, patent 
palm lacing and patent palm grip. . Set of four gloves, $3. 60 

No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather, well 
padded, patent palm lacing. . . Set of four gloves, $2. 60 

No. 26. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent 
Set of four troves. 9 1 .60 




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f^ THE SPALDING STRIKING BAGS -=^ 

THE BLADDERS USED IN AIX OUR STRIKING RAGS ARE MADE OF PURE PARA R17BBER 
(NO COBIPOSITION) AND FUIXY GUARANTEED 

All our single end bags except No. G are made with solid leather top, through center of which 

rope passes, making them the most certam in action of any. Laces on side at top, so that the 

bladder can be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected 

and then packed complete in bpx with bladder, lace and rope. 

No, C. . This is a heavy durable Gymnasium Bag suitable for all around exercise 
work and the strongest bag made. The cover is of heavy English grain 
leather, same as used in our best grade foot balls and basket balls and made 
in the same way. It wilfoutlast two or three bags of any other make. With 
loop top. . . Each, S8.00 

No. I 9. Made of highest quality Patna kid, the lightest and strongest of 
leather. Sewed with linen thread, double stitched and red welted seams. 
Especially suited for exhibition work, and a very fast bag. Each, S7.00 

No. I 9S. Same material as No. 19, but furnished with special light bladder 
and weighs only 7 ounces complete. The fastest bag made, but very strong 
and durable Each, $7.00 

No. 20. Made of finest selected calfskin, double stitched, red welted seams 
and reinforced throughout. Very fast and a durable bag for all around 
use. . . . Each, $7.00 

No. 18. The "Fitzsimmons Special." Made of finest selected olive Napa 
tanned leather, extra well made; double stitched, red welted seams and rein- 
forced throughout. For training purposes particularly this bag will be found 
extremely satisfactory in every respect Each, 85. OO 

JJo. I SS. Same as No. 18, but smaller in size and lighter. Intended for very 
speedy work. . Each, S6.00 

No. I 2. Olive tanned leather, specially selected; double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. Excellent for quick work. Each, $4.00 

No. I O. Specially tanned brown glove leather; double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. Very well made. . Each, $3. SO 

No. I 7. Made of fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double stitched, 
red welted seams and reinforced throughout. A good bag. Each, $3. SO 

No. I 6. Extra fine grain leather, full size and lined throughout. Each, 3.00 

No. I S. Made of olive tanned leather, full size and lined throughout; red 
welted seams Each, $2.00 

No. 14. Good quality colored sheepskin ; lined throughout. Each, 1.50 



c< 



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SPALDIXG STRIKING BAG SWIVELS 



^ 



No. 8 

No. 8. The simplest and most effective 
bearing swivel on the market. Rope can be 
changed instantly without interfering vnth 
any other part of swivel . Each, $ I. SO 

No. 9. With removable socket for auickly sus- 
pending or removing bag without read- 
justing. . « *. . Each, 50c. 




No. 1 I . Swivel action, with bell cord coupling 
and rope attached. Fastens permanently to 
disk; japan finish. . . Each, 60c. 

No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with plat- 
form or disk. . . . Each, 35c. 

No. I 2. Ball and socket action. Fastens perma- 
nently to disk; nickel-plated. Each, 2Sc. 



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TRADE-MARK TuTr 



THE SPALDING DOUBLE END BAGS 



The Bladders used in all our Striking Bags are made of Pure 
Para Rubber \no composition) and are Fully Guaranteed 



JF 



We are making all our double end bags tvith one-piece top and siibstayitial leather loop. Really the strongest 
construction we know of. The bottom loop is also venj strongly made. Each bag complete in box, with bladder, 
lace, rubber cord for floor, and rope for ceiling attachment. 



Spalding 
Brass Inf laters 




red welted seams. An extremely durable and 

Spalding 
Bladders 



It is well to specify when 
ordering extra bladders 
ivhether they are required 
for single or double end 
bags, as we can furnish the 
two styles in each grade. 




N<}; Z- . ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ selected olive Napa tanned leather and workmanship of same quality as in our 
Fitzimmons" Special Bag No. 18. Double stitched, 

lively bag. Each. $5.50 

No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather cover, 

double stitqhed, red welted seams. Extra 

well made throughout. Bach, $5.00 
No. 5. Regulation size, specially tanned 

brown glove leather cover, red welted 

seams, double stitched and substantially 

made throughout. Each, S4.00 

No. 4'a. Regulation size, fine craven 

'tanned leather and red welled seams. 

Well finished throughout. Each, $3.7 5 
tio. -4, Regulation size, nne grain leather 

cover and well made throughout, double 

stitched. . , Each, $3.50 

No. 3. Regulation size, substantial brown 

leather cover, reinforced and double 

stitched seams. . Each. S2.50 

No. 2'2. Regulation size, good quality dark 

olive tanned leather, lined throughout, 

red welted seams. Each. $2.00 

No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheep- 
skin, lined throughout. Each. S 1 .50 



;^ 



With top stem, for Nos. 2,>'^2^ 
Each, 76c. 



No. 2. Club size, cylinder 10 in. Each,50c. 

No. 3. Pocket size,cylinder5'i in. " 25c. 

A II Rubber Bladders'bearing our Trade-Mark are made ofPu re Para Rubber (710 composition) and are guaranteed, 

Periect in Material and Workmanship. Note special e.rplanation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder. 



No. B. 

and 3. 
No. BS. With side stem, for Nos. 14 

and 15. . . Each, 75c. 

No. 6. With top stem, for Nos. 4, 4%, 5 

and 6. . . Each, S I .OO 

No. 6S. With side stem, for Nos. 10, 12„ 

16 and 17. . Each, S I .OO 

No. 7S. With side stem, for Nos. 18, 18S, 

19.^9S and 20. Each, 9 1 .20 

No. 7. With top stem, for No. 7. , 1 .20 
No.OM. Top stem for No. G. '- 1.50 
No. OS. With top stem, heavy bladder, 

best quality. . Each, $ 1 .26 

No. D. Elastic floor attachment for all double 

end bags, best quality cord. Each, 30o . 
No. E. Elastic cord for double end 

bags. >. . . ., Each, 20c. 




Spalding Striking Bag Mitts 



Will proleci the hands and recommended for use with all Striking Bags. 

No. I. Made of olive Napa Leather and. extra well padded; ventilated 
palm and special elastic wrist in glove. . . " ..Pair, S2.60 

No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded, 
substantially put together. : . . /Pair, Si. SO 

No. 3. Made of soft tanned leather;' padded and well made; also 
made in ladies' size. ."• . ^ • • Pair, 75c. 

No. 4. ' Knuckle mitt, well padded. *? s» ' • " 50c. 

No. 6. Knuckle mitt, well padded, *' ^ S " 26c. 



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The Spalding Disk Platform 



Home Apparatus 

"Many forms of exercise 
are indulged in by folk de- 
sirous of improving their 
physical condition, but 
none of them is more at- 
tractive and at the same 
time more beneficial than 
bag punching. Arms, 
shoulders, hands, wrist, 
the neck and legs are 
brought into play individ- 
ually and in combination 
in bag punching. Aside 
from the development in 
these parts of the body, 
the shoulders are made 
square and upright, the 
chest is broadened, the eye 
quickened and the brain 
stimulated. The direct 
result is a new being for 
the bag puncher. "—jE7x- 
tractfrom Spalding's A th- 
letic Library, No. 191, 
"Bag Punching." 




"^mm 




Bag is NOT Incladed with this Platform 

Can be put up Patanted April 19, IMM 

in a very small 
space and taken 
down quickly 
when not in use 
by simply de- 
taching the 
pipe fixture 
from the wall 

plate. 
The metal disk 
against which 
the bag strikes 
constitutes one 

of the best features ever incorporated 
in an arrangement of this character, 
rendering it almost noiseless and 

very quick in action. 
This disk also combines an adjust- 
able feature that is simple to oper- 
ate and makes it possible for various 
members of the family to use the 

same disk. 
The Spalding Adjustable Disk Plat- 
form, wilhonl bag. 

No. PR. Each, S5.00 




The 

Spalding Patent 

Solid Striking 

Bag Disks 

Bag is NOT Included With 
of These Disks 




A striking bag disk must be 

substantial if it is to be of 

use, and in the various styles, 

both adjustable and braced, 

which we list, this feature 

has not been neglected, 

while we have striven to put out a disk which is suitable 

for home use and moderate in price. 



Bag. 



No. CR.. 



Complete, Without Bag. 
Each, S7.50 



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SPALDiNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
GROUP XII.^- No. 331. 



Schoolyard 
Athletics 

By J. E. SULLIVAN 

President Amatenr Athletic Union; 
Member Board of Education Greater New York. 
^ 

THE great interest in ath- 
letics that has developed 
- in the public schools 
within recent years has led to 
the compilation of this book 

with a view to the systemiza- ^ 

tion of the various events that form the distinctively 
athletic feature of school recreation. With its aid any 
teacher should be able to conduct a successful meet, while 
the directions given for becoming expert in the various 
lines will appeal to the pupil. Some of the leading 
athletes have contributed chapters on their specialties: 
Ray Ewry, holder of the world's high jump record, tells 
how to practice for that event; Harry Hillman, holder of 
the hurdle and three-legged records, gives hints on hurdle 
racing and three-legged racing; Martin Sheridan, all- 
around champion of America, gives directions for putting 
the shot; Harry F. Porter, high jump expert, describes 
how to become proficient in that event. The book is 
illustrated with photos taken especially for it in public 
schoolyards. PRICE 10 CENTS 



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"Omcial 
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Ball 



Official Ball 
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for over 
Thirty Yeara 



DOPTED by the National League in 1878, and the only ball used in Cham» 
pionship games since that time. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil, packed in 
a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the latest League regula- 
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Biirand-Steel] 
Lockerspl 

Wooden lockers are objectionable* 

because they attract vermin, absorb odors, 

can be easily broken into, and are dangerous 

on account of fire. 

Lockers made fk*oni wire mesh oir 

expanded metal afford little secur* 

Ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut* 

tera. Clothes placed in them become covered 

with dust, and the lockers themselves present 

a poor appearance, resembling animal cages ^j 

Dnrand-Steel Lockers are made of finest Some 

grade furniture steel and are finished with Public 

gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable I 

to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake 

off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. I 





of tTid d,dOO Ourand-fiteel Lockers Installed In tn« 
Gymnasiums of Chicago. 12'x I5'x42', Double Tier. 

Durand- Steel Lockers are usually built with 
doors perforated full length in panel design with sides 
and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker 
from coming in contact with wet garments 
in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- 
lation is secured by having the door perfo- 
rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser 
prefers, we perforate the backs also. ,^- 

The cost of Dnrand-Steel Lockers 
i3 no more than that of flrst-^lass 
wooden lockers, and they last as long 
as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, 
in addition, are fire-proof. .^ 

The following Standard Sizes are 
those most commonly used: 



DOUBLE TIER 
I2x 12 xse Inch 
IB X IB x36 Inch 
I2x 12x42 Inch 
I9x IB x42 Inch 



SINGLE TIER 
12 X 12x60 Inch 
IBx ISxeo Inch 
12 X 12x72 Inch 
iaxlBx72 IncK 



•M k99Mr* In Doubl* Tl*f Thr«e Locker* In Single Tier 



Specl/vl Sizes made to order. 
We are handling lockers as a special con- 
tract business, and shipment will in every 
'case be made direct from the factory in 
Chicago. If you will let us know the num- 
ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we 
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l*lf?.2!l*''*^ S""*^* variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by A. G. 
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Archery 
Bags- 
Bat 

Cricket 
Striking 
Uniform 
Balls- 
Base 
Basket 
Cricket 
Field Hockey 
Foot, College 
Foot, Rugby 
Foot, Soccer 
Golf 
Hand 
Indoor 
Medicine 
Playground 
Squash 
Tennis 
Volley 
Water Polo 
Bandages. Elastic 
Bathing Suits 
Bats- 
Base Ball 
Cricket 
Belts 
Caps- 
Base Ball 
University 
Water Polo 
Chest Weights 
Circle, Seven-Foot 
Coats, Base Ball 
Collars, Swimming 
Corks, Running 
Covers, Racket 
Cricket Goods 
Croquet Goods 
Discus, Olympic 
Dumb Bells 
Emblems 
Equestrian Polo 
Exerciser, Home 
Felt Letters 
Fencing Sticks 
Field Hockey 
Flags- 
College 

Foul. Base Ball 
Marking, Golf 
Foils, Fencing 
Foot Balls- 
Association 
College 
Rugby 
Glasses, Baso| Ball 
Sun ^ 

Automobile 



Gloves- 
Base Ball 

Boxing 

Cricket 

Fencing 

Foot Ball 

Golf 

Handball 

Hockey, Ice 
Glove Softener 
Goals — 

Basket Ball 

Foot Ball 

Hockey, Ice 
Golf Clubs 
Golf Counters 
Golfelte 

Gymnasium, Home 
Gymnasium Board 
Hammers, Athletic 
Hats, University 
Head Harness 
Health Pull 
Hncfcey Sticks, Ice 
Hoi« Cutter, Golf 
floie Rim, Golf 
Uurse, Vaulting 
Hurdles, Safety 
Hurley Goods 
Indian Clubs 
Jackets — 

Fencing 

Foot Ball 
Javelins 
Jerseys 

Knee Protectors 
Lacrosse 
Lanes for Sprints 
Lawn Bowls 
Leg Guards- 
Base Ball 

Cricket 

Foot Ball 
Markers, Tennis 
Masks — 

Base Ball 

Fencing 

Nose [inal 

Masseur, A b d o m" 
Mattresses 
Megaphones 
Mitts- 
Base Ball 
Handball 
Striking Bag 
Moccasins 
Nets- 
Cricket 
Golf Driving 
Tennis 
Volley Ball 



Numbers, Compet- 
Pads— [itors 

Chamois, Fencing 
Foot Ball 
Sliding, Base Ball 
Pants— 
Base Ball 
Basket Ball 
Foot Ball, College 
Foot Ball, Rugby 
Hockey, Ice 
Running 
Pennants, College 
Plates- 
Base Ball Shoe 
Home 

Marking, Tennis 
Pitchers' Box 
Pitchers' Toe 
Teeing, Golf 
Platforms, Striking 

Bag 
Poles- 
Vaulting 
Polo, Roller. Goods 
Posts- 
Backstop, Tennis 
Lawn Tennis 
Protectors- 
Abdomen 
Base Ball Body 
Eye Glass 
Push Ball 
Quoits 

Rackets, Tennis 
Rings- 
Exercising 
Swinging 
Rowing Machines 
Roque 

Sacks, for Sack 
' Racing 
Score Board, Golf 
Score Books— 
Score Tablets, Base 
Shirts- [Ball 

Athletic 
Base Ball 
Shoes — 
Base Ball 
Basket Ball 
Bowling 
Clog 

Cross Country 
Cricket 

Fencing [ation 
Foot Ball, Associ- 
Foot Ball, College 
Foot Ball, Rugby 
Foot Ball, Soccer 
Coif 
Gymnasium 



Shoes — 

Jumping 

Running 

Skating 

Squash 

Tennis 
Shot- 
Athletic 

Indoor 

Massage 
Skates — 

Ice 

Roller 
Skis 

Sleeve, Pitchers 
Snow Shoes 
Squash Goods 
Straps— 

Base Ball 

For T h r e e - 
Legged Race 

Skate 
Stockings 
Striking Bags 
Suits- 
Basket Ball 

Gymnasium 

Gymnasium, 
Ladies' 

Running 

Soccer 

Swimming 

Union Foot 
Ball 
Supporters 

Ankle 

Wrist 
Suspensories 
Sweaters 
Tether Tennis 
Tights — 

Full 

W restling 

Knee 
Toboggans 
Trapeze 
Trunks- 
Bathing 

Velvet 

Worsted 
Umpire Indica- 
Uniforms [tor 
Wands, Calis- 

thenic 
Watches, Stop 
Water Wings 
Weights, 56-lb. 
Whitely Exer- 
cisers 
W r e s 1 1 i n g 
Equipment 



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Standard Policy 

A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a manufacturer to long 
maintain a Standard Quality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as 
well as the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to 
set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consiuner. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the 
jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been 
served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his 
order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who does not, and, in 
reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list 
prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he 
can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are 
assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition 
amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of 
the retailer are practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. -^The jobber insists on lower, and still 
lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his tarn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the 
only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding 
& Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what 
has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." 

The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, 
and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer 
under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assur«d a fair, legitimate and 
certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is 
protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, 
and acts in two ways: 

First— The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods, and 

the same fixed prices to everybody. 
Second— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at 
the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture 
of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables 
us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding 
Standard of Quality. 
All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are required to supply consumers at our 
regular printed catalogue prices—neither more nor less— the same prices that similar goods are sold 
for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no 
special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

Positively, nobody; not even officers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding 
& Bros., or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discount 
from the regular catalogue prices. 

This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has ab-eady been in successful operation for the 
past ten years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 

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standard Quality 

An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
conceded to be the Criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature. 
For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, 
because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its 
being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to 
the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money 
is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen 
manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices 
to protect themselves against counterfeit products— without the aid of "Government 
Detectives" or " Public Opinion" to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and "in- 
ferior quality" rests entirely upon tl.c integrity and responsibility of the "Manufactnrer." 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty- 
three years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a 
Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the guarantee of the. Spalding Trade-Mark and main- 
taining the Standard Quahty of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the 
necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other con- 
sumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark and all 
that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in 
maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be 
plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution 
our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent 
substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of "inferior 
goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a 
guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufacturer of cheap 
goods, whose idea of and basis for a claim for Standard Quality depends principally 
upon the eloquence of the salesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty 
in quality— and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. 



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